Buckingham Reservoir Dam
Connecticut — Hartford County — ROARING BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River | ROARING BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.71760, -72.49863 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 18, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1925 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Manchester |
| Other Name | Buckingham Reservoir |
Location Map
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.