Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityBLOOMFIELD
River/StreamWASH BROOK
Coordinates41.85431, -72.74325

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length4,550 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,750 acre-ft
Surface Area1,245 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,173 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00492
Federal IDCT00492
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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