Ensign Bickford Dam
Connecticut — Hartford County — HOP BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River | HOP BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.86986, -72.81153 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 26, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1900 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Simsbury Grist Mill LLC |
| Other Name | Grist Mill Dam |
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.