Lake Garda Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityUNIONVILLE
River/StreamUNIONVILLE BROOK
Coordinates41.74446, -72.90018

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage293 acre-ft
Max Storage293 acre-ft
Normal Storage173 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge463 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Garda Improvement Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00264
Federal IDCT00264
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Monce Pond Dam 0.7 mi Significant Barstow Pond Dam 0.9 mi Significant Paparrazzo Dam 1.9 mi Significant Henry's Pond #2 Dam 2.2 mi Significant Ratlum Fish And Game Club Pond Dam 2.4 mi Significant Punch Brook Pond Dam 2.5 mi Significant Whigville Reservoir Dam 2.6 mi High Nimrod Pond Dam 2.7 mi Significant Lovely Pond Dam 2.8 mi Significant Lower Unionville Reservoir Dam 2.8 mi Significant