Bashan Lake Dam
Connecticut — Middlesex County — MOODUS RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | MOODUS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.49924, -72.41625 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,890 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,890 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 267 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 25, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Other Name | Bashan Lake |
Location Map
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.