Bell Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Nearest CityWETHERSFIELD
River/StreamGOFF BROOK
Coordinates41.69120, -72.66159

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length87 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge2,950 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Wethersfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/27/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT01659
Federal IDCT01659
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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