Saville Dam
EAST BRANCH FARMINGTON R·
Litchfield, Connecticut·
Built 1940·
Earth·
137 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 137 ft (taller than 99.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,320 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00376 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 25, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEEP
Ownership
Metropolitan District Commission
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Saville Dam?
Saville Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Saville Dam?
Saville Dam is owned by Metropolitan District Commission (Public Utility).
When was Saville Dam last inspected?
Saville Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2020.
When was Saville Dam built?
Saville Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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.