Highland Lake Dam

Litchfield County, Connecticut (near WINCHESTER)

River/Stream: MAD RIVER TRIB

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1860
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
7,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-04-04

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00106
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.92273, -73.08237
Age
166 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.