Plainville Reservoir Dam

Hartford County, Connecticut (near SOUTHINGTON)

River/Stream: PATTON BROOK TRIB

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
688 ft
Reservoir Storage
528 acre-ft
Year Completed
1884
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
109 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-10-02

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
CT00259
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.64783, -72.84274
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.