American Felt Dam
Key Takeaway
American Felt Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1867 and is 159 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 92.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 208 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,335 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1867 (159 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | CT00043 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
1881 Limited Liability Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of American Felt Dam?
American Felt Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates American Felt Dam?
American Felt Dam is owned by 1881 Limited Liability Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was American Felt Dam built?
American Felt Dam was completed in 1867, making it 159 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of American Felt Dam?
American Felt Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is American Felt Dam?
American Felt Dam has a dam height of 37 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was American Felt Dam last inspected?
American Felt Dam was last inspected on July 10, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.