National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. South Reservoir Dam (CT 00487), Dike (CT 01709), Connecticut River Basin, Farmington/West Hartford, Connecticut. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
This flood control project consists of a dam and dike which are earth embankments at 3H:1V with good grass cover and a top width of 12 feet. The dam is approximately 3060 feet long and 31 feet high. The dike is approximately 475 feet long and 28 feet high. The principal spillway consists of a reinforced concrete riser, a 30 inch RCP through the dam and a reinforces concrete impact basin. The emergency spillway is a 130 foot wide grassed earth channel at the eastern end of the dam. The reservoir is normally empty except for a small sediment pool. Based on the visual inspection, review of design information, and past operational performance, the dam and dike are judged to be in GOOD condition. There is some erosion due to vehicle trespass and animal burrows were noted in teh embankments. The maximum outflow capacity of the spillways with the water level at the top of the dam is 3580 cfs, which is 185 percent of the test flood outflow.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA144544
Entities
Organizations
- New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers