Fedex Detention Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Tolland County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 800 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 Fedex Detention Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Fedex Detention Basin Dam 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 Federal Express Corporation (private). It impounds the Roaring Brook near Willington.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 07/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | Willington |
| River/Stream | Roaring Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.92069, -72.25910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Federal Express Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01916 |
| Federal ID | CT01916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |