Hancock Brook Dam - Railroad Dike
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | WATERBURY |
| River/Stream | HANCOCK BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.62560, -73.03059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |