Wangum Lake Dam
Connecticut — Litchfield County — WANGUM LAKE BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | WANGUM LAKE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.97410, -73.26679 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 714 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 714 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 178 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 13, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1890 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut |
| Other Name | Wangum 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.