Hitchcock Lake Dam
Connecticut — New Haven County — Hitchcock Lake Brook
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River | Hitchcock Lake Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.56588, -72.95514 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| NID Storage | 836 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 836 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 5, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1868 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Wolcott Land Conservation Trust |
| Other Name | Hitchcock Lake |
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.