Mountain Lake Dam
Connecticut — Litchfield County — Trib to Lake Waramaug Brook
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | Trib to Lake Waramaug Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.72055, -73.37573 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | August 22, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Christian Youth Fellowship Inc |
| Other Name | Straits Pond |
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.