Compensating Reservoir Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | NEW HARTFORD |
| River/Stream | E BR FARMINGTON R |
| Coordinates | 41.88054, -72.95808 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 392 acres |
| Drainage Area | 61 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Metropolitan District Commission |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |