Porter Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
Coordinates41.77611, -72.48618

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1902
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of Manchester

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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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