Burnt Hill Flood Control Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — TROUT BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverTROUT BROOK
Coordinates41.73478, -72.77575

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 24, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Other NameSouth Branch Park River Site 4

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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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