Doolittle Lake Dam

Connecticut — Litchfield County — DOOLITTLE LAKE BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverDOOLITTLE LAKE BROOK
Coordinates42.01840, -73.15406

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length160 ft
NID Storage690 acre-ft
Max Storage690 acre-ft
Surface Area173 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJuly 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDoolittle Lake Co.
Other NameDoolittle 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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