Flanders Wildlife Center Dam
Key Takeaway
Flanders Wildlife Center Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 24.9% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,375 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00556 |
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
Flanders Nature Center, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Flanders Wildlife Center Dam?
Flanders Wildlife Center Dam 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 Flanders Wildlife Center Dam?
Flanders Wildlife Center Dam is owned by Flanders Nature Center, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Flanders Wildlife Center Dam built?
Flanders Wildlife Center Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Flanders Wildlife Center Dam?
Flanders Wildlife Center Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Flanders Wildlife Center Dam?
Flanders Wildlife Center Dam has a dam height of 9 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.