Folly Brook Dike
Folly Brook Dike is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Folly Brook Dike
The primary purpose of Folly Brook Dike is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Hartford (local government). It impounds the Connecticut River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Connecticut River |
| Coordinates | 41.72916, -72.66565 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Hartford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01716 |
| Federal ID | CT01716 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |