Porter Reservoir Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Nearest City | MANCHESTER |
| River/Stream | PORTER BROOK TRIB |
| Coordinates | 41.77611, -72.48618 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 970 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Manchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |