Wilson Brook Detention Dam
Wilson Brook Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wilson Brook Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Wilson Brook Detention Dam 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 Town Of Manchester (local government). It impounds the Wilson Brook near Bristol.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 10/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Nearest City | Bristol |
| River/Stream | Wilson Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.79089, -72.47633 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,956 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Manchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00007 |
| Federal ID | CT00007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |