Lake Beseck Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | BAILEYVILLE |
| River/Stream | ELLEN DOYLE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.51205, -72.72743 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1846 (180 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,089 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,089 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 116 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |