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Connecticut — Hartford County — West Branch Farmington River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverWest Branch Farmington River
Coordinates41.98920, -73.02010

Physical Characteristics

NID Height125 ft
Dam Height125 ft
Dam Length1,720 ft
NID Storage8,532 acre-ft
Max Storage8,532 acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMetropolitan District of Hartford
Other NameHogsback Dam

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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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