deadly dam in new milford,ct

footage of the dangerous hydro feature at the old bleachery dam that some people have proposed changing into a kayak safe play feature

http://www.ARTandWATER.com
http://www.100waves.com

take a look at what they are doing over in Willimantic. They are changing five different dams like this one into a brand new city park, whitewater park, that coincides with a downtown area revitalization.

http://www.willimanticwhitewater.org/

Let's hope the town of New Milford can be inspired towards greatness as well.

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[ScottBarnes]

American Whitewater's accident report (nationwide) is in for 2008.

nearly 21% of the drowning fatalities were caused by dams like this one

[buddhapall]

give me a kayak and ill run that

[ScottBarnes]

that's the attitude that's going to get someone hurt. With just a small amount of modification it can be made safer for kayaking, not disturb any PCB's, allow upstream fish passsage and clean up an ugly remnant of industry

[ScottBarnes]

yet another good reason to modify the dam.

1. upstream fish passage

2. safer downstream kayak passage

3. an anchor/attraction to the planned park renovation and renewal

4. fewer flooding incidence in downtown New Milford

[xshowda]

this is FUCKING dangerous, in our country several people dying every year because of drowning in the washing mashine

[gw2insider]

You can definitely kayak down the right side of it, but I wouldn't go near the left side.. that would be killer..

[sw3210]

i have had a couple of nasy experiences with dams when young and stupid. its the forces beloew the water you cant see that cause the damage. best avoided.

[ohiocanalgirl]

DAMS KILL PEOLPLE , ESPECAILLY THOSE DUMB ENOUGH TO GO OVER THEM! DONT GO OVER DAMS DAMNIT

[aviator696]

@buddhapall go right ahead, natural selection is important to the gene pool. . . Dolt.

[eriktassmer]

yea right junior. why does everyone mad dog from behind a keyboard. scott barnes paddles some of the sickest shit in ct. ive seen him run some nasty shit i wouldnt touch with 10' paddle so he knows what hes talkin about. let me know when your gonna run it so i can go and laugh at you whilst you drown

[xFreeGeox]

Me and my girl just bought an inflatable kayak and we will take it on that dam this year when it warms up a bit. That is kiddy crap and now that im thinking of it I will take my dog down that too! As a matter of fact i just might take my PFD off too!!! Im kidding about waiting till it warms up, thank looks a "little" fun and I think we just might go hit that up in the next couple weeks EXTREME! Seriously if you are crying about that dam then go see some more whitewater CT offers like class4!

[wales2k4eva]

ive kayaked that, reeeaaally easy.....

[SarahAndAshleyVideos]

o.o Where is this? I've been here all my life and never seen it...