Dayville Emergency Spillway, also known as Pond 'A' Spillway, is a private-owned structure located in Dayville, Connecticut.
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Built in 1925, this masonry dam serves the primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation along the Five Mile River. With a dam height of 8 feet and a length of 37 feet, it has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2640 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Dayville Emergency Spillway has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although not state-regulated, it undergoes periodic inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The spillway, designed as uncontrolled, has a width of 37 feet and is associated with two other structures in the area.
While the spillway currently poses a moderate risk level, its management measures and emergency action plans are critical in mitigating potential hazards. With its historical significance and vital role in hydroelectric power generation, maintaining the integrity of the Dayville Emergency Spillway is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
37 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
Five Mile River |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
31 |
Drainage Area |
57 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
8 |
Quinebaug River At Putnam
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616cfs |
Little River At Harrisville
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85cfs |
Quinebaug R At West Thompson
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276cfs |
French R At N Grosvenordale
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188cfs |
Ponaganset River At South Foster
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33cfs |
Quinebaug River At Quinebaug
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245cfs |
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George Washington State Campground
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Dyer Woods Nudist Campgrounds
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Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America, Cub World
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