Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Dam Inspections

Note to dam owners: On January 13, 2023, Notices of Required Inspection (NORI) were sent to owners of high, significant, and some moderate hazard class dams notifying them that their dam(s) are due for regulatory inspection during the 2023 calendar year. 
Issued Notices of Required Inspection (NORIs) (Excel Spreadsheet)
 
Owner Responsible Inspection Information (PDF)
This document provides guidance for the Dam Safety Regulatory and Owner initiated inspection processes.
 
Dam Safety Engineering - How to find an Engineer to Inspect Your Dam
Engineering Firms Responding to a Request for Dam Safety Qualifications - List of Engineering firms that are on a list for CT DEEP’s State Dams to use for various services. If you are looking for an engineer, you may contact someone from this list at your discretion. You may also contact other firms that are not listed and are familiar with dam inspection, design, repair, or removal work.
 
Inspection Report Form
Two versions of the Inspection Report Form are available:  One for taking hand notes in the field and one for electronic completion and submittal. Please note that a separate inspection report is required for each individual structure (i.e. a dam and dike on the same waterbody would require two reports, one for the dam and one for the dike). 
Inspection Report Form  (Fillable Word - for submission to DEEP)
Inspection Report Form (Field Use) - Print and use to take notes in the field (Word)
Inspection Report Form (Field Use) - Print and use to take notes in the field (PDF)
For further information contact the DEEP Dam Safety Regulatory Program at (860) 424-3706 or by email at DEEP.DamSafety@ct.gov.

 

 

Content last updated December, 2023