Whigville Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityWHIGVILLE
River/StreamWhigville Brook
Coordinates41.73566, -72.95002

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length615 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,565 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of New Britain
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00379
Federal IDCT00379
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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