Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9
Key Takeaway
Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 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 | 36 ft (taller than 92.1% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00486 |
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 Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9?
Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 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 Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9?
Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 built?
Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9?
Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 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 Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9?
Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 has a dam height of 36 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 Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 last inspected?
Wood Creek Flood Control Dam Site #9 was last inspected on September 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.