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Trap Falls Reservoir Dam, located in Stratford, Connecticut, serves as a vital water supply structure managed by a Public Utility agency.
Completed in 1905, this concrete dam stands at a height of 48 feet and spans a length of 1080 feet, creating a reservoir with a maximum storage capacity of 8500 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to ensure water supply for the region, with a normal storage capacity of 7100 acre-feet and a surface area of 344 acres.
The dam's location on Pumpkin Ground Brook in Fairfield County makes it a key component of the local water management infrastructure. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2020, the Trap Falls Reservoir Dam undergoes regular inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan, last revised in April 2017, is crucial in mitigating risks and coordinating responses in case of any unforeseen events. Overall, Trap Falls Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and mitigating potential hazards associated with its operation.
Rooster River At Fairfield
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6cfs |
Housatonic River At Stevenson
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2230cfs |
Mill R Nr Fairfield
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7cfs |
Sasco Brook Near Southport
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6cfs |
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
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277cfs |
Pootatuck R At Sandy Hook
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26cfs |
Year Completed |
1905 |
Dam Length |
1080 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
PUMPKIN GROUND BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
344 |
Drainage Area |
1.12 |
Nid Storage |
8500 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
48 |
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Kettletown State Park
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Youth Camp III
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Youth Camp II
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Youth Camp I
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Mountain Lakes Park
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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
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Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
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