Berlin Fish & Game Dam
Berlin Fish & Game Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Berlin Fish & Game Dam
The primary purpose of Berlin Fish & Game Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Sportsman's Assoc., Inc. (private). It impounds the Hemlock Valley Brook near East Haddam.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | East Haddam |
| River/Stream | Hemlock Valley Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.44457, -72.41497 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 245 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut Sportsman's Assoc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00356 |
| Federal ID | CT00356 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |