Crystal Lake Dam

Middlesex County, Connecticut (near MIDDLETOWN)

River/Stream: PROUT BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
130 ft
Reservoir Storage
350 acre-ft
Year Completed
1850
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
180 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-10-18

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00138
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.52491, -72.63809
Age
176 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.