Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dam

Connecticut — Hartford County — BEAMANS BROOK TRIB

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyHartford
RiverBEAMANS BROOK TRIB
Coordinates41.84046, -72.71253

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length4,045 ft
NID Storage2,200 acre-ft
Max Storage2,200 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Other NameNorth Branch Park River Site 2

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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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