Barnes Reservoir Dike
Barnes Reservoir Dike is an earth dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1902. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Barnes Reservoir Dike
The primary purpose of Barnes Reservoir Dike 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 City Of New London (local government). It impounds the Latimer Brook near Chesterfield.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 757 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Latimer Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.45711, -72.21985 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 757 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 757 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 522 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,264 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of New London |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00236 |
| Federal ID | CT00236S02 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |