Quaddick Reservoir Dike
Quaddick Reservoir Dike is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1991. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Quaddick Reservoir Dike
The primary purpose of Quaddick Reservoir Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Burdick;connecticut Deep;suich (state).
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 391 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 04/30/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Coordinates | 41.93976, -71.82407 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 391 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Burdick;Connecticut DEEP;Suich |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00184 |
| Federal ID | CT00184S02 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |