Hartford Reservoir #1 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityWEST HARTFORD
River/StreamTributary to Spice Brook
Coordinates41.75010, -72.77638

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length745 ft
Year Completed1868 (158 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage665 acre-ft
Max Storage665 acre-ft
Normal Storage420 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge6,130 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMetropolitan District Commission
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00001
Federal IDCT00001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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