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Long Hill Reservoir Dam, also known as the New Naugatuck Reservoir, is a concrete dam located in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
Built in 1914, this dam serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a storage capacity of 2148 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2130 cubic feet per second. The dam stands at a height of 80 feet and stretches 890 feet in length, impounding the Beacon Hill Brook to create a surface area of 87 acres.
Managed by the state agency DEEP, Long Hill Reservoir Dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and the safety of the surrounding community. With a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it holds, the dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with a moderate risk level. Emergency action plans are in place, although details on their last revision and adherence to guidelines are pending update.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Long Hill Reservoir Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems. Its historical significance, engineering design, and regulatory oversight contribute to the ongoing dialogue around water management and dam safety in Connecticut, making it a noteworthy site for further exploration and study in the field.
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
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277cfs |
Mill R Nr Hamden
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24cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Wallingford
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120cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Southington
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15cfs |
Housatonic River At Stevenson
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2230cfs |
Pomperaug River At Southbury
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72cfs |
Year Completed |
1914 |
Dam Length |
890 |
Dam Height |
80 |
River Or Stream |
BEACON HILL BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
87 |
Drainage Area |
2.47 |
Nid Storage |
2148 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
80 |
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Kettletown State Park
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Black Rock State Park
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Camp Farnam
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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