Avery Street Detention Pond Dam
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Avery Street Detention Pond Dam
Avery Street Detention Pond Dam is a dam in Hartford, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Town Of South Windsor (local government). It impounds the Trib To Hockanum River near Vernon.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Nearest City | Vernon |
| River/Stream | Trib To Hockanum River |
| Coordinates | 41.84600, -72.51400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 64 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Town of South Windsor |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01887 |
| Federal ID | CT01887 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |