Plainville Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — PATTON BROOK TRIB

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverPATTON BROOK TRIB
Coordinates41.64783, -72.84274

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length688 ft
NID Storage528 acre-ft
Max Storage528 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 2, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1884
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Southington
Other NameCrescent Lake Dam

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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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