Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 72.5% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | CT00495 |
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
Connecticut DEEP
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam?
Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 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 Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam?
Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam?
Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam?
Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam last inspected?
Cold Spring Flood Control Site #9 Dam was last inspected on April 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.