Bishop Swamp Dam
Bishop Swamp Dam is a dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bishop Swamp Dam
The primary purpose of Bishop Swamp 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 Saddle Brook.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 194 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 10/19/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| River/Stream | Saddle Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.71610, -72.38922 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 194 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT50005 |
| Federal ID | CT50005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |