Bishop Swamp Dam

Connecticut — Tolland County — SADDLE BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyTolland
RiverSADDLE BROOK
Coordinates41.71610, -72.38922

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length194 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area182 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 19, 2021
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypeState
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Other NameBishop Swamp

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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