Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dam, also known as North Branch Park River Site 2, is a state-owned structure located in Bloomfield, Connecticut.
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Designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 24.5 feet and has a length of 4045 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 2200 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.9 square miles.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 15 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 700 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1554 cubic feet per second. Despite being categorized as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2015 was deemed satisfactory. The dam has a moderate risk rating of 3 and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP).
With its strategic location along the Beamans Brook tributary, Blue Hills Flood Control Site #2 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Its satisfactory condition and effective flood risk reduction capabilities highlight the importance of proper dam maintenance and oversight in preserving water resources and protecting communities from potential flooding events.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
4045 |
Dam Height |
24.5 |
River Or Stream |
BEAMANS BROOK TRIB |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
175 |
Drainage Area |
1.9 |
Nid Storage |
2200 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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
Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River