Lower Hart Ponds Dam

Hartford County, Connecticut (near BERLIN)

River/Stream: MATTABESSET RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
1,850 ft
Reservoir Storage
825 acre-ft
Year Completed
1920
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-12-03

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00247
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.61917, -72.80227
Age
106 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.