Powers Lake Dam

New London County, Connecticut (near EAST LYME)

River/Stream: PATAGUANSET RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
315 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,068 acre-ft
Year Completed
1870
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
168 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-05-16

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
CT00155
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.38718, -72.25036
Age
156 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.