Lake Winnemaug Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityOAKVILLE
River/StreamWATTLES BROOK
Coordinates41.58201, -73.12519

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,050 acre-ft
Max Storage1,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage407 acre-ft
Surface Area122 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge774 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Watertown
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00123
Federal IDCT00123
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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