Occum Hydroelectric Plant and Dam - Norwich CT
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nomadwillie
N 41° 35.780 W 072° 02.996
18T E 745868 N 4609163
The dam dates to 1865, was intended for providing water power down stream for mills in the area. In 1932 the dam was purchased by Norwich and reconfigured for electrical power generation.
Waymark Code: WMVW33
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2017
Views: 3
There is a brick powerhouse on site. The interior space of the powerhouse is filled with a single vertical shaft three phase 4,000 volt, 8oo kw generator made by the Electric Machinery Manufacturing Company. It was constructed in 1934. The powerhouse served main functions: shelter for the controls and generators and support for the bridge crane used to lift the units up for service.
Operational: yes
Type of power station: Conventional (dams)
Type of turbine: Kaplan
Operator: City of Norwich
Date built: 01/01/1934
Generation capacity: 8oo kw
Visitor center: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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