Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3 Dam, also known as North Branch Park River Site 3, serves as a key flood risk reduction structure in Connecticut.
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Built in 1962 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 29 feet tall and stretches 4550 feet in length along Wash Brook. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 1750 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 3200 acre-feet.
Located in Hartford County, Bloomfield, this dam is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a high hazard potential due to its proximity to populated areas. Despite this, the dam's condition assessment in 2015 deemed it satisfactory, with a moderate risk level of 3.
In the event of an emergency, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and detailed inundation maps. However, it is equipped with a risk management framework to mitigate potential hazards. With its critical role in flood control and its significance in protecting the surrounding community, Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3 Dam remains a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Connecticut.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
4550 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
WASH BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1245 |
Drainage Area |
3.05 |
Nid Storage |
3200 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Primitve Camping Area
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Beech Grove 5
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DEEP campsite
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Roaring Brook Camp Area
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Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem