Hartford Reservoir #5 Dam

Hartford County, Connecticut (near WEST HARTFORD)

River/Stream: Tributary to Spice Brook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
550 ft
Reservoir Storage
301 acre-ft
Year Completed
1884
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
2,330 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-06-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00004
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.75577, -72.78370
Age
142 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.