Stafford Reservoir #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 557 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Stafford Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Stafford 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 Water Company (public utility). It impounds the Roaring Brook near Stafford.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 557 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/27/2016.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Stafford |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.97827, -72.24632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 557 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,925 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Connecticut Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00345 |
| Federal ID | CT00345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |