Great Meadow Brook Pd, located in Voluntown, Connecticut, is a state-regulated recreational dam on the Great Meadow Brook river.
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With a dam height of 9.8 feet and a length of 500 feet, this earth dam provides a normal storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres. Despite not having a designated year of completion, the dam is actively monitored and inspected by the state regulatory agency, DEEP, with a hazard potential rated as significant.
Owned by the state of Connecticut, Great Meadow Brook Pd serves as a hub for outdoor recreation activities in the New London County area. Its primary purpose is for recreational use, with the dam offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam's spillway width of 24 feet ensures proper water flow management, and its location in a scenic natural setting makes it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in 2005 to ensure the safety and preparedness of the surrounding community in case of emergencies. With its significant hazard potential and state-regulated status, Great Meadow Brook Pd stands as a vital piece of infrastructure for both recreation and water resource management in Connecticut.
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
9.8 |
River Or Stream |
GREAT MEADOW BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
1 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
10 |
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