Staffordville Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Staffordville Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 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 | 30 ft (taller than 87.9% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 186 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,330 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2008 |
| NID ID | CT00333 |
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
Town of Stafford
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Staffordville Reservoir Dam?
Staffordville Reservoir 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 Staffordville Reservoir Dam?
Staffordville Reservoir Dam is owned by Town of Stafford (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Staffordville Reservoir Dam built?
Staffordville Reservoir Dam was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Staffordville Reservoir Dam?
Staffordville Reservoir 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 Staffordville Reservoir Dam?
Staffordville Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Staffordville Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Staffordville Reservoir Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.