Pickerel Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | EAST HADDAM |
| River/Stream | PICKEREL LAKE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.52430, -72.42039 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 886 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 886 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 886 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,411 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |