Fairview Reservoir Dam and Dikes, located in Norwichtown, Connecticut, is a vital water supply infrastructure managed by the local government.
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The dam, completed in 1868, stands at 30 feet high and stretches 520 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1176 acre-feet. Situated on the Bobbin Mill Brook, this masonry dam serves the primary purpose of water supply for the area.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of July 2017, Fairview Reservoir Dam and Dikes are regulated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) in Connecticut. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 27 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 648 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unlisted, indicating a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of this critical water resource infrastructure.
As a historic structure with a significant role in water supply management, Fairview Reservoir Dam and Dikes provide a link to the past while facing the challenges of modern climate and regulatory standards. Continued monitoring, inspection, and potential updates to the emergency action plan will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and functionality of this essential water resource facility in New London County, Connecticut.
Year Completed |
1868 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BOBBIN MILL BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
102 |
Drainage Area |
0.65 |
Nid Storage |
1176 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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147cfs |
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|
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|
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|
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