Walkers Reservior Dam
Walkers Reservior Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Walkers Reservior Dam
The primary purpose of Walkers Reservior Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Vernon (local government). It impounds the Gages Brook near Vernon.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Vernon |
| River/Stream | Gages Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.84920, -72.43274 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Vernon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00625 |
| Federal ID | CT00625 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |