Bristol Reservoir #2 Dam

Litchfield County, Connecticut (near TERRYVILLE)

River/Stream: POLAND RIVER TRIBUTARY

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
33 ft
Dam Length
650 ft
Reservoir Storage
400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1889
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
432 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-11-09

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
CT00365
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.72161, -73.02663
Age
137 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.