Hoppers-Birge Pond Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — BIRGE POND BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverBIRGE POND BROOK
Coordinates41.68803, -72.94949

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage57 acre-ft
Max Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 16, 2021
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1933
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Bristol
Other NameBirge 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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