New Hartford Reservoir Dam
New Hartford Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About New Hartford Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of New Hartford Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by New Hartford Water Company (public utility). It impounds the East Mountain Brook.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | East Mountain Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.86947, -72.98643 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | New Hartford Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01120 |
| Federal ID | CT01120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |