Bulls Bridge Mountainside Spillway

Litchfield County, Connecticut (near Gaylordsville)

River/Stream: Housatonic River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
200 ft
Reservoir Storage
400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
150 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-26

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
CT00548
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.66570, -73.49420
Age
124 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.