Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam
Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam
The primary purpose of Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Edson Brook Trib near Stafford.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 168 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,049 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Stafford |
| River/Stream | Edson Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.95315, -72.35054 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,049 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,049 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,385 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00480 |
| Federal ID | CT00480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |