Gardner Lake Dam
Gardner Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in New London County, Connecticut, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gardner Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gardner Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Gardner Brook near Fitchville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 168 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 521 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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 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 10/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New London |
| Nearest City | Fitchville |
| River/Stream | Gardner Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.52544, -72.22240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 168 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 521 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00512 |
| Federal ID | CT00512 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |