Wintonbury Flood Control Site #1 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityBLOOMFIELD
River/StreamBEAMANS BROOK
Coordinates41.84374, -72.72215

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,625 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,750 acre-ft
Max Storage1,750 acre-ft
Normal Storage850 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,214 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/14/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00494
Federal IDCT00494
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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