Summary

This document is a historical flood level record for Paper Goods Pond Dam located in Berlin, Connecticut, prepared in 1997. The file contains technical data regarding water elevation measurements and flood level observations for the Paper Goods Dam (CT ID #707), which is the subject of the Town of Berlin's current procurement for architectural and engineering services. The document serves as supporting historical information for the ongoing dam repair and construction administration project, providing baseline hydrological data that may inform the assessment and design recommendations required under the current contract opportunity. The 1997 flood level information would be relevant for engineers evaluating the dam's structural integrity, spillway capacity, and mitigation strategies to address any identified deficiencies noted in recent inspection reports.

This supporting document establishes historical context for the dam's performance and water management characteristics, which are essential references for the qualified architectural/engineering firm selected to conduct the comprehensive assessment, prepare design documents and project estimates, obtain permitting approvals, and provide construction administration services. The historical flood data would inform the firm's evaluation of potential mitigation efforts and design solutions necessary to address any safety concerns or operational deficiencies identified in the most recent inspection report referenced in the Town of Berlin's RFP for Paper Goods Dam services.