Staffordville Reservoir Dam
Staffordville Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1850. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Staffordville Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Staffordville Reservoir 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 Stafford (local government). It impounds the Furnace Brook near Staffordville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 186 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/24/2023.
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 | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Staffordville |
| River/Stream | Furnace Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.99640, -72.26006 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 186 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,330 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Stafford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00333 |
| Federal ID | CT00333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |