Highland Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | WINCHESTER |
| River/Stream | MAD RIVER TRIB |
| Coordinates | 41.92273, -73.08237 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 444 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jones;Town of Winchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |