Goodwin
West Branch Farmington River·
Hartford, Connecticut·
Built 1960·
Earth·
125 ft tall
High Hazard
Hydroelectric
Fire Protection
Stock
Or Small Fish Pond
Other
Recreation
Water Supply
Local Government
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 125 ft (taller than 99.3% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 1,720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 188,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00541 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 29, 2022
State Regulated: No
Ownership
Metropolitan District of Hartford
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Goodwin?
Goodwin is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Goodwin?
Goodwin is owned by Metropolitan District of Hartford (Local Government).
When was Goodwin last inspected?
Goodwin was last inspected on August 29, 2022.
When was Goodwin built?
Goodwin was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.