Asylum Reservoir #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 800 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Asylum Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Asylum Reservoir #2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Connecticut Valley Hospital (state). It impounds the Reservoir Brook near Middletown.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a storage capacity of 390 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2020.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Middletown |
| River/Stream | Reservoir Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.53759, -72.60720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Connecticut Valley Hospital |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00143 |
| Federal ID | CT00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |