Doolittle Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityNORFOLK
River/StreamDOOLITTLE LAKE BROOK
Coordinates42.01840, -73.15406

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage690 acre-ft
Max Storage690 acre-ft
Normal Storage690 acre-ft
Surface Area172 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge52 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDoolittle Lake Co.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00447
Federal IDCT00447
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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