Hall Meadow Brook Flood Control Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.