Crystal Lake Reservoir Dam
Crystal Lake Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1892. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crystal Lake Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Lake Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Winchester (local government). It impounds the Sucker Brook near Burrville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 145 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1892, the structure is over a century old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Burrville |
| River/Stream | Sucker Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.91710, -73.10561 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Winchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00104 |
| Federal ID | CT00104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |