Highland Lake Dam

Connecticut — Litchfield County — MAD RIVER TRIB

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverMAD RIVER TRIB
Coordinates41.92273, -73.08237

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage11,800 acre-ft
Max Storage11,800 acre-ft
Surface Area444 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 4, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1860
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerJones;Town of Winchester
Other NameHighland 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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