Rainbow Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Coordinates41.91530, -72.69367

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,310 ft
NID Storage9,400 acre-ft
Max Storage9,400 acre-ft
Surface Area235 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerThe Farmington River Power Co.

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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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