Howells Pond Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — HOWELLS BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverHOWELLS BROOK
Coordinates42.02146, -72.99176

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length145 ft
NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 8, 2015
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1880
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Other NameHowells Pond

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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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