Ashford Lake Dam
Ashford Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ashford Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ashford Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ashford Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Goss Brook near Warrenville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 715 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Warrenville |
| River/Stream | Goss Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.89599, -72.12733 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ashford Lake Property Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00462 |
| Federal ID | CT00462 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |