Quassett Lake Road Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyWindham
Nearest CityWOODSTOCK
River/StreamMILL BROOK TRIB
Coordinates41.93107, -71.98192

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1855 (171 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage478 acre-ft
Max Storage478 acre-ft
Normal Storage478 acre-ft
Surface Area91 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge156 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerQuasset Lake District
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00442
Federal IDCT00442
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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