Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6
Key Takeaway
Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. 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 | 43 ft (taller than 94.8% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,740 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00485 |
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 Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6?
Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 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 Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6?
Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 built?
Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6?
Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 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 Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6?
Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 has a dam height of 43 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 Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 last inspected?
Norfolk Brook Flood Control Dam #6 was last inspected on June 23, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.