Rug Brook Reservoir Southeast Dike
Rug Brook Reservoir Southeast Dike is a dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rug Brook Reservoir Southeast Dike
Rug Brook Reservoir Southeast Dike is a dam in Litchfield, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Town Of Winchester (local government).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles.
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 10/27/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Coordinates | 41.93812, -73.11341 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Town of Winchester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00103 |
| Federal ID | CT00103S02 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |