Lake Beseck Dam
Connecticut — Middlesex County — ELLEN DOYLE BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | ELLEN DOYLE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.51205, -72.72743 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,089 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,089 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 14, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1846 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Other Name | Lake Besek |
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.