Columbia Lake Dam

Tolland County, Connecticut (near COLUMBIA)

River/Stream: COLUMBIA LAKE BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
295 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,450 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
624 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-12-21

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CT00520
State
Connecticut (CT)
Coordinates
41.71856, -72.33217
Age
161 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.