Wigwam Reservoir South Dam, located in Watertown, Connecticut, is a concrete dam completed in 1893 primarily serving as a water supply source for the area.
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With a height of 32 feet and a length of 480 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 2946 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 114 acres. The reservoir is fed by Branch Brook and has a drainage area of 17.28 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 22,255 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential. Despite its age, the condition of the dam has not been officially rated, and the last inspection was conducted in December 2017 with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam does not have an emergency action plan prepared, and there is no information available regarding risk assessment and management measures. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the history and infrastructure of dams in Connecticut may find Wigwam Reservoir South Dam to be a fascinating case study in water resource management and dam safety.
Year Completed |
1893 |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
BRANCH BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
114 |
Drainage Area |
17.28 |
Nid Storage |
2946 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
32 |
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