Industrial Monument Dam dam
Industrial Monument Dam
The Industrial Monument Dam, located on the Blackberry River in North Canaan, Connecticut, is a state-regulated structure primarily used for recreation. This masonry dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 100 feet, with a surface area of 2 acres and a drainage area of 40.6 square miles. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in August 2018.
Owned by the state of Connecticut and regulated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Industrial Monument Dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities in Litchfield County. With its scenic surroundings and historical significance, the dam attracts water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the beauty of the Blackberry River. As a key recreational site in the region, the dam plays a crucial role in providing opportunities for enjoyment and relaxation for locals and visitors alike.
While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently unspecified, the structure's overall condition and safety protocols are maintained at a satisfactory level. With a solid foundation and regular inspections, the Industrial Monument Dam continues to serve as a valuable resource for both the community and the environment, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of human infrastructure and natural landscapes in Connecticut's water system.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Industrial Monument Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon R At Beloit | 52 cfs | → |
| Solomon R Nr Glen Elder | 57 cfs | → |
| Salt C Nr Ada | 14 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Wilson Dam | 17 cfs | → |
| Sf Solomon R At Osborne | 5 cfs | → |
| Saline R At Tescott | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Industrial Monument Dam.
Boat launches
- Twin Lakes
- Wood Creek Pond Boat Launch
- Winchester Lake
- Rudd Drive Town Of North East
- Highland Lake
- Burr Pond
Campgrounds
- Belter's Campsites
- Laurel Ridge Campsite
- Ball Brook Group Camping Area
- Sage's Ravine Campground
- Sharon Mountain Campsite
- Race Brook Campsites
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Industrial Monument Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Industrial Monument Dam
Where does the data for Industrial Monument Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Industrial Monument Dam.