Wolcott Reservoir Conveyor Dam
Wolcott Reservoir Conveyor Dam is a dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wolcott Reservoir Conveyor Dam
The primary purpose of Wolcott Reservoir Conveyor 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 Dpw, Water & Sewer Division (local government). It impounds the Roaring Brook.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 145 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 10/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.60670, -72.93219 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 145 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DPW, Water & Sewer Division |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01884 |
| Federal ID | CT01884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |