Rose Hill Detention Basin Dam
Rose Hill Detention Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rose Hill Detention Basin Dam
Rose Hill Detention Basin Dam is a dam in Hartford, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Town Of Rocky Hill (local government).
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years 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 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 11/27/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Coordinates | 41.65927, -72.66209 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Town of Rocky Hill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01869 |
| Federal ID | CT01869 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |