Quinebaug

Windham County, Connecticut (near Brooklyn)

River/Stream: Quinebaug River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
283 acre-ft
Year Completed
1855
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,934 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-12

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00513
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.80190, -71.88740
Age
171 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.