Hartford Reservoir #5 Dike
Hartford Reservoir #5 Dike is a dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hartford Reservoir #5 Dike
The primary purpose of Hartford Reservoir #5 Dike is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Metropolitan District Commission (public utility).
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 301 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Coordinates | 41.75942, -72.78165 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Metropolitan District Commission |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00004 |
| Federal ID | CT00004S02 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |