Wilson Brook Detention Dam
Connecticut — Hartford County — WILSON BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River | WILSON BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.79089, -72.47633 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 18, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Manchester |
| Other Name | Wilson Brook Detention Basin |
Location Map
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.