Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam
Key Takeaway
Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam is classified as low hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 63.7% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,830 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00493 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Connecticut DEEP
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam?
Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam?
Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam is owned by Connecticut DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam built?
Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam?
Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam?
Bloomfield Flood Control Site #3a Dam has a dam height of 16 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.