Asylum Reservoir #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 5 ft5 ft tall and 150 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 Asylum Reservoir #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Asylum Reservoir #1 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Connecticut Valley Hospital (state). It impounds the Reservoir Brook.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 1 acres.
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 11/07/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River/Stream | Reservoir Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.54188, -72.61113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Connecticut Valley Hospital |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01567 |
| Federal ID | CT01567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |