Southington Reservoir #2 Dam
Southington Reservoir #2 Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Southington Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Southington 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 Southington Water Department (local government). It impounds the Hummiston Brook near Wolcott.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 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 05/21/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Wolcott |
| River/Stream | Hummiston Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.57727, -72.94745 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 574 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Southington Water Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00296 |
| Federal ID | CT00296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |