Waterbury Reservoir No. 2 Dam
Waterbury Reservoir No. 2 Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Waterbury Reservoir No. 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Waterbury Reservoir No. 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Waterbury Water Bureau (local government). It impounds the Turkey Hill Brook near East Farms.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 321 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/17/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | East Farms |
| River/Stream | Turkey Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.52204, -72.99505 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Waterbury Water Bureau |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00304 |
| Federal ID | CT00304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |