Wire Company Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Wire Company Dam #2 is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 42.4% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00601 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wire Company Dam #2?
Wire Company Dam #2 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 Wire Company Dam #2?
Wire Company Dam #2 is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wire Company Dam #2 built?
Wire Company Dam #2 was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Wire Company Dam #2?
Wire Company Dam #2 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 Wire Company Dam #2?
Wire Company Dam #2 has a dam height of 12 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.