Howard Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Nearest City | MANCHESTER |
| River/Stream | PORTER BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.77161, -72.47810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 478 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 329 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 967 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Manchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |