Lake Winnemaug Dam

Connecticut — Litchfield County — WATTLES BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverWATTLES BROOK
Coordinates41.58201, -73.12519

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage1,050 acre-ft
Max Storage1,050 acre-ft
Surface Area122 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Watertown
Other NameLake Winnemaug

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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