Witches Wood Lake Dam
Witches Wood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Witches Wood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Witches Wood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Witches Wood Tax District (private). It impounds the Bungee Brook near Woodstock Valley.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 177 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 684 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Woodstock Valley |
| River/Stream | Bungee Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.95045, -72.07460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 177 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,775 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Witches Wood Tax District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00441 |
| Federal ID | CT00441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |