Bristol Reservoir #3 Dam
Bristol Reservoir #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bristol Reservoir #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Bristol Reservoir #3 Dam 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 City Of Bristol (local government). It impounds the Poland River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Poland River |
| Coordinates | 41.69946, -73.00804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Bristol |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01213 |
| Federal ID | CT01213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |