Whigville Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — Whigville Brook

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverWhigville Brook
Coordinates41.73566, -72.95002

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length615 ft
NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 3, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of New Britain
Other NameWhigville Reservoir

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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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