Colebrook River Dam
WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER·
Litchfield, Connecticut·
Built 1969·
Gravity·
223 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 223 ft (taller than 99.9% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 134.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00506 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 8, 2019
State Regulated: No
Ownership
USACE - New England District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Colebrook River Dam?
Colebrook River Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Colebrook River Dam?
Colebrook River Dam is owned by USACE - New England District (Federal Government).
When was Colebrook River Dam last inspected?
Colebrook River Dam was last inspected on May 8, 2019.
When was Colebrook River Dam built?
Colebrook River Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.