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East Brass Mill Dam, also known as Scovill Aka Century Brass Aka City Mills, is a privately owned structure located in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Completed in 1916, this concrete dam stands at 25 feet high and stretches 420 feet in length, with a primary purpose of water supply. Situated on the Mad River, it has a normal storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 4000 cubic feet per second.
Owned by a private entity, East Brass Mill Dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). While its hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and its condition not rated, the dam's safety and maintenance are regularly inspected and enforced by state authorities. Despite being non-federally owned, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region, serving as a key infrastructure for water supply in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, East Brass Mill Dam presents an intriguing case study of a historic concrete structure that continues to provide essential water supply functions in the modern era. With its location in the New Haven County and proximity to the city of Waterbury, this dam serves as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, ensuring reliable water storage and distribution for the surrounding community. As efforts to monitor and assess the dam's condition and safety continue, it remains an integral part of the region's water management efforts and a fascinating example of early 20th-century engineering in action.
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
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277cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Southington
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15cfs |
Nonewaug River At Minortown
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10cfs |
Naugatuck River At Thomaston
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116cfs |
Mill R Nr Hamden
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24cfs |
Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville
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22cfs |
Year Completed |
1916 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
MAD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
23.7 |
Nid Storage |
180 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Black Rock State Park
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Kettletown State Park
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Point Folly - White Memorial
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Windmill Hill - White Memorial
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Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge