Mad River Flood Control Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | WINCHESTER |
| River/Stream | MAD RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.93154, -73.09059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 178 ft |
| Dam Height | 178 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |