Stafford Reservoir #2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stafford Reservoir #2 Dam, located in Stafford, Connecticut, was completed in 1966 and serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply purposes in the region.


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Summary

The dam is owned by a Public Utility and is regulated by the state, with inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam is situated on Roaring Brook and has a significant hazard potential, although its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in December 2016.

With a height of 28 feet and a length of 557 feet, Stafford Reservoir #2 Dam has a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet and a surface area of 40 acres. The dam's spillway, with a width of 100 feet, is uncontrolled, and it features outlet gates for water release. In the event of an emergency, the dam's risk assessment is classified as moderate, with risk management measures potentially in place. Overall, Stafford Reservoir #2 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities in case of any unforeseen events.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

557

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

ROARING BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

40

Drainage Area

6.7

Nid Storage

360

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.