Colebrook River Dam - Saddle Dike
Connecticut — Litchfield County — WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.99870, -73.04522 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| NID Storage | 134,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 750 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 8, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Other Name | Colebrook River 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.