Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam, located in Stafford, Connecticut, is a significant earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1961.
Wind
Humidity
This dam, with a height of 29 feet and a length of 330 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Edson Brook Trib. The dam has a storage capacity of 1049 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 670 acre-feet and a surface area of 168 acres.
Managed by the state agency DEEP, Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2015. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, and there are no emergency action plans currently in place. Overall, Bradway Reservoir Site #4 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
EDSON BROOK TRIB |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
168 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
1049 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |