Whiting River Flood Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Whiting River Flood Control Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 80 ft (taller than 98.3% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00483 |
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 Whiting River Flood Control Dam?
Whiting River Flood Control Dam 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 Whiting River Flood Control Dam?
Whiting River Flood Control Dam is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Whiting River Flood Control Dam built?
Whiting River Flood Control Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Whiting River Flood Control Dam?
Whiting River Flood Control Dam 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 Whiting River Flood Control Dam?
Whiting River Flood Control Dam has a dam height of 80 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 Whiting River Flood Control Dam last inspected?
Whiting River Flood Control Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.