Pickerel Lake Dam

Connecticut — Middlesex County — PICKEREL LAKE BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyMiddlesex
RiverPICKEREL LAKE BROOK
Coordinates41.52430, -72.42039

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length535 ft
NID Storage886 acre-ft
Max Storage886 acre-ft
Surface Area89 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1870
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerConnecticut DEEP
Other NamePickerel 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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