Lake Pocotopaug Dam
Connecticut — Middlesex County — POCOTOPAUG CREEK/Four Acre Pond
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | POCOTOPAUG CREEK/Four Acre Pond |
| Coordinates | 41.58533, -72.50157 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 512 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 25, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Pocotopaug Water Power Company |
| Other Name | Lake Pocotopaug |
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.