Ellithorpe Flood Control Site #5 Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | STAFFORD |
| River/Stream | MIDDLE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.99689, -72.32307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,070 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 371 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |