Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4

Litchfield, Connecticut· 8 ft tall
Significant Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4 is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 17.6% in CT)
Dam Length297 ft
Max Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Modified2012
NID IDCT01821

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4?

Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4 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 Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4?

Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4 is owned by information not available (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4?

Wyantenock Wildlife Marsh Dam #4 has a dam height of 8 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.