Located in Torrington, Connecticut, the Hall Meadow Brook Flood Control Dam stands as a critical structure designed to mitigate flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1962, this earth-type dam has a height of 75 feet and a length of 1200 feet, providing a storage capacity of 14,620 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the Hall Meadow Brook, with a drainage area of 17.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capability of 19,200 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the state regulatory agency DEEP, the Hall Meadow Brook Flood Control Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the latest assessment in September 2016 rating its condition as satisfactory. With a high hazard potential, the dam is equipped with a spillway width of 100 feet to handle excess water flow during flood events. Despite its critical role in flood control for the region, there are no associated lock structures with the dam, highlighting its focus on water resource management rather than navigation. Overall, the Hall Meadow Brook Flood Control Dam stands as a crucial infrastructure for safeguarding the community against potential flooding events in the area.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
Dam Height |
75 |
River Or Stream |
HALL MEADOW BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
372 |
Drainage Area |
17.2 |
Nid Storage |
14620 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
75 |
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