Shuttle Meadow Reservoir Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — WILLOW BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverWILLOW BROOK
Coordinates41.64542, -72.81902

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage2,100 acre-ft
Max Storage2,100 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1894
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of New Britain
Other NameShuttle Meadow 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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