Talcott Flood Control Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 30 ft (taller than 87.9% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,185 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,760 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00490 |
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 Talcott Flood Control Dam #1?
Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 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 Talcott Flood Control Dam #1?
Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 built?
Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Talcott Flood Control Dam #1?
Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 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 Talcott Flood Control Dam #1?
Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 has a dam height of 30 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 Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 last inspected?
Talcott Flood Control Dam #1 was last inspected on May 1, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.