Dams in Connecticut
1,228
Total Dams
236
High Hazard
19.22%
% High Hazard
115.0 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 193 | 49 | 25.39% | 117.3 yrs |
| Fairfield | 207 | 45 | 21.74% | 119.8 yrs |
| Hartford | 151 | 42 | 27.81% | 112.9 yrs |
| Litchfield | 201 | 39 | 19.40% | 101.3 yrs |
| New London | 128 | 19 | 14.84% | 124.5 yrs |
| Middlesex | 117 | 17 | 14.53% | 133.0 yrs |
| Tolland | 101 | 15 | 14.85% | 107.0 yrs |
| Windham | 106 | 10 | 9.43% | 114.3 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in Connecticut
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook River Dam | 223 ft | Litchfield | High Hazard |
| Mad River Flood Control Dam | 178 ft | Litchfield | High Hazard |
| Shepaug | 138 ft | New Haven | High Hazard |
| Thomaston Dam | 137 ft | Litchfield | High Hazard |
| Saville Dam | 137 ft | Litchfield | High Hazard |
| Black Rock Dam | 130 ft | Litchfield | High Hazard |
| Samuel P. Senior Dam | 130 ft | Fairfield | High Hazard |
| Goodwin | 125 ft | Hartford | High Hazard |
| Easton Reservoir Dam | 123 ft | Fairfield | High Hazard |
| Nepaug Dam | 115 ft | Litchfield | High Hazard |