Paparrazzo Dam
Paparrazzo Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Paparrazzo Dam
The primary purpose of Paparrazzo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Farmington Woods Master Association (private). It impounds the Roaring Brook.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.76993, -72.88572 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Farmington Woods Master Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01738 |
| Federal ID | CT01738 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |