Columbia Lake Dam

Connecticut — Tolland County — COLUMBIA LAKE BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyTolland
RiverCOLUMBIA LAKE BROOK
Coordinates41.71856, -72.33217

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length295 ft
NID Storage4,450 acre-ft
Max Storage4,450 acre-ft
Surface Area290 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1865
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Columbia
Other NameColumbia Lake

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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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