Pickerel Lake Dam

Middlesex County, Connecticut (near EAST HADDAM)

River/Stream: PICKEREL LAKE BROOK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
535 ft
Reservoir Storage
886 acre-ft
Year Completed
1870
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,411 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-03-21

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
CT00355
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.52430, -72.42039
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.