Farm Brook Flood Control Site #2a Dam, also known as Farm Brook Pond Site #2a, is a crucial structure located in Hamden, Connecticut, designed by the USDA NRCS.
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Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at 29 feet high and stretches 440 feet in length, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Farm Brook. With a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet and a spillway width of 15 feet, this dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood hazards in the area.
Managed by the state regulatory agency DEEP, Farm Brook Flood Control Site #2a Dam is considered to have a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in 2015. Despite its age, the dam meets inspection, permitting, and enforcement requirements, ensuring its effectiveness in flood risk reduction. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, and while no emergency action plan (EAP) details are provided, the dam's overall risk management measures are currently not specified.
Located in New Haven County, Farm Brook Flood Control Site #2a Dam stands as a significant component of flood control infrastructure in the region, serving as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources and mitigate the impacts of climate change. With its strategic design and regulatory oversight, this dam remains a critical asset in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events along the Farm Brook.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
440 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
FARM BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Drainage Area |
2.63 |
Nid Storage |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
29 |
Mill R Nr Hamden
|
20cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Wallingford
|
147cfs |
Naugatuck River At Beacon Falls
|
258cfs |
Housatonic River At Stevenson
|
455cfs |
Coginchaug River At Middlefield
|
60cfs |
Quinnipiac River At Southington
|
16cfs |