Shenipsit Lake Dam

Connecticut — Tolland County

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyTolland
Coordinates41.86870, -72.43252

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length214 ft
NID Storage8,700 acre-ft
Max Storage8,700 acre-ft
Surface Area685 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerConnecticut Water Company

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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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