Hampton Reservoir Dam
Hampton Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hampton Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Hampton Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Little River Trib near Hampton.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 11/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Hampton |
| River/Stream | Little River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.82330, -72.05813 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01712 |
| Federal ID | CT01712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |