Pattaconk Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Pattaconk Dam #3 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 | 13 ft (taller than 50.2% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Year Modified | 1984 |
| NID ID | CT00774 |
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
TLB Architecture, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pattaconk Dam #3?
Pattaconk Dam #3 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 Pattaconk Dam #3?
Pattaconk Dam #3 is owned by TLB Architecture, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pattaconk Dam #3?
Pattaconk Dam #3 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 Pattaconk Dam #3?
Pattaconk Dam #3 has a dam height of 13 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 Pattaconk Dam #3 last inspected?
Pattaconk Dam #3 was last inspected on October 9, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.