Southington Reservoir #1 Dam
Southington Reservoir #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Southington Reservoir #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Southington 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 Town Of Southington (local government). It impounds the Humiston Brook.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 176 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| River/Stream | Humiston Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.57650, -72.93453 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 176.2 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Southington |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT50007 |
| Federal ID | CT50007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |