Tuller Reservoir Dam
Tuller Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tuller Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Tuller Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Aquarion Water Company Of Connecticut (public utility). It impounds the Hop Brook near West Simsbury.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2021.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Nearest City | West Simsbury |
| River/Stream | Hop Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.88439, -72.86799 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 415 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00275 |
| Federal ID | CT00275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |