Coginchaug River Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Coginchaug River Dam #1 is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 42.4% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| NID ID | CT01063 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Coginchaug River Dam #1?
Coginchaug River Dam #1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Coginchaug River Dam #1?
Coginchaug River Dam #1 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Coginchaug River Dam #1?
Coginchaug River Dam #1 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 Coginchaug River Dam #1?
Coginchaug River Dam #1 has a dam height of 12 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.