Jacklin Lake Dam
Jacklin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hartford County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jacklin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jacklin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jacklin Rod & Gun Club (private). It impounds the Pequabuck River Trib near Bristol.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Nearest City | Bristol |
| River/Stream | Pequabuck River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.64669, -72.95122 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jacklin Rod & Gun Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00006 |
| Federal ID | CT00006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |