Shenipsit Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Nearest City | ROCKVILLE |
| River/Stream | HOCKANUM RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.86870, -72.43252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 214 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 685 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Connecticut Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |