Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Dam Inspections

Note to dam owners: On January 12, 2024, 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 2024 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 August, 2024