Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityBLOOMFIELD
River/StreamBEAMANS BROOK TRIB
Coordinates41.84046, -72.71252

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length4,045 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,200 acre-ft
Max Storage2,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,554 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDCT00496
Federal IDCT00496
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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