Kensington Dam

Hartford County, Connecticut (near KENSINGTON)

River/Stream: MATTABESSET RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
205 ft
Reservoir Storage
250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1901
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,560 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-08-26

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
CT00250
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.63239, -72.77045
Age
125 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.