Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dike
Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dike is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dike
The primary purpose of Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dike is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Beamans Brook Trib.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,415 feet across.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Beamans Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.84305, -72.70139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,415 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT50002 |
| Federal ID | CT50002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |