Stoddard Reservoir Dam
Stoddard Reservoir Dam is a masonry dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stoddard Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Stoddard 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 Simsbury (local government). It impounds the Stratton Brook.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 124 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Stratton Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.86766, -72.86612 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 124 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Simsbury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01630 |
| Federal ID | CT01630 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |