Bell Shop Dam
Bell Shop Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bell Shop Dam
The primary purpose of Bell Shop Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scovil Forge, Llc (private). It impounds the Candlewood Hill Bk.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
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 06/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Candlewood Hill Bk |
| Coordinates | 41.49142, -72.57304 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scovil Forge, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00963 |
| Federal ID | CT00963 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |