Rogers Corporation Dam, located in Killingly, Connecticut, is a stone dam on the Quinebaug River that was completed in 1900.
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With a height of 12 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam serves multiple purposes including flood control and water storage. It has a normal storage capacity of 176 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres, with a drainage area of 377 square miles.
The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). It has been inspected for safety and maintenance, with the last assessment in June 2017 rating its condition as fair. The dam features slide gates for water release and has a spillway width of 200 feet. Classified as having a significant hazard potential, the Rogers Corporation Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and protecting against potential risks associated with its operations.
Overall, the Rogers Corporation Dam stands as a significant infrastructure element in the water management system of Connecticut, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and supporting environmental conservation efforts along the Quinebaug River. Its historical significance, combined with its functional importance in flood control and water storage, underscores the vital role it plays in balancing the needs of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
QUINEBAUG RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Stone |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
377 |
Nid Storage |
176 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
12 |
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 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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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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