Lake Albert Dam
Lake Albert Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Albert Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Albert Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tri Lakes Llc (private). It impounds the Quaduck Brook Trib near Killingly.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Killingly |
| River/Stream | Quaduck Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.82054, -71.80397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,407 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tri Lakes LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00170 |
| Federal ID | CT00170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |