Bristol Reservoir #2 Dam
Bristol Reservoir #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1889. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bristol Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Bristol 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 City Of Bristol (local government). It impounds the Poland River Tributary near Terryville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1889, 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 11/09/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Terryville |
| River/Stream | Poland River Tributary |
| Coordinates | 41.72161, -73.02663 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 432 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Bristol |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00365 |
| Federal ID | CT00365 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |