Batterson Park Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Batterson Park Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1878 and is 148 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 83% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 168 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,540 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1878 (148 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00262 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Hartford
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Batterson Park Pond Dam?
Batterson Park Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Batterson Park Pond Dam?
Batterson Park Pond Dam is owned by City of Hartford (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Batterson Park Pond Dam built?
Batterson Park Pond Dam was completed in 1878, making it 148 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Batterson Park Pond Dam?
Batterson Park Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Batterson Park Pond Dam?
Batterson Park Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Batterson Park Pond Dam last inspected?
Batterson Park Pond Dam was last inspected on April 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.