Stanley Gladysz Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 330 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stanley Gladysz Dam
The primary purpose of Stanley Gladysz Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gladysz (private). It impounds the Middle River Trib.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| River/Stream | Middle River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.99913, -72.31162 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gladysz |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01306 |
| Federal ID | CT01306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |