Lake Chaffee Dam
Connecticut — Windham County — MOUNTT HOPE RIVER TRIB
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| River | MOUNTT HOPE RIVER TRIB |
| Coordinates | 41.93985, -72.19249 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Height | 3 ft |
| Dam Length | 21 ft |
| NID Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 27, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1880 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Ference;Lake Chaffee Improvement Association;Richards |
| Other Name | Lake Chaffee |
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.