Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam)
Key Takeaway
Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam) 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 | 15 ft (taller than 58.6% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| NID ID | CT00772 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam)?
Schriber Park (Great Brook 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 Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam)?
Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam) is owned by information not available (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam)?
Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam) 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 Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam)?
Schriber Park (Great Brook Dam) has a dam height of 15 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.