Hart Brook Pond Dam
Hart Brook Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1908. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hart Brook Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hart Brook Pond 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 Torrington Water Company (public utility). It impounds the Hart Brook.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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 07/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Hart Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.86617, -73.16846 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Torrington Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01349 |
| Federal ID | CT01349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |