Hurds Lake Dam
Hurds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hurds Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hurds Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Somers (local government). It impounds the Gillettes Brook Trib near Somers.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Somers |
| River/Stream | Gillettes Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 42.01881, -72.40473 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 175 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Somers |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00272 |
| Federal ID | CT00272 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |