Cellu Company Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityEAST HARTFORD
River/StreamHOCKANUM RIVER
Coordinates41.77645, -72.60617

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length120 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage295 acre-ft
Max Storage295 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area72 sq mi
Max Discharge1,870 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDunn Paper-East Hartford, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/13/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00526
Federal IDCT00526
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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