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Seymour Reservoir #1 Dam, located in Connecticut, stands as a testament to engineering excellence since its completion in 1898.
This masonry dam serves as a vital water supply infrastructure, with a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a significant hazard potential. Situated on the HEMP SWAMP BR TRIB, the dam spans 340 feet in length and reaches a height of 26 feet, providing essential water resources to the surrounding region.
Managed by the State of Connecticut, the Seymour Reservoir #1 Dam is subject to regular inspections, with its condition assessed as fair during the last inspection in 2015. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water supply management, with a normal storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres. With its historical significance and ongoing importance in water resource management, the Seymour Reservoir #1 Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable infrastructure in the face of climate challenges.
As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, the Seymour Reservoir #1 Dam remains a key player in ensuring water security for the community it serves. With a spillway width of 23 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 105 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle potential flood events. As efforts to enhance climate resilience and water management grow increasingly critical, the Seymour Reservoir #1 Dam stands as a critical piece of infrastructure in safeguarding water resources for future generations.
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
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277cfs |
Housatonic River At Stevenson
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2230cfs |
Pomperaug River At Southbury
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72cfs |
Mill R Nr Hamden
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24cfs |
Pootatuck R At Sandy Hook
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26cfs |
Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville
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22cfs |
Year Completed |
1898 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
HEMP SWAMP BR TRIB |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
1.45 |
Nid Storage |
49 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Kettletown State Park
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Black Rock State Park
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Youth Camp III
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Youth Camp I
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Youth Camp II
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SR3
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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
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
Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River