Wangum Lake Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | CANAAN |
| River/Stream | WANGUM LAKE BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.97410, -73.26679 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 714 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 714 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 543 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 178 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |