Laurel Lake Dam
Laurel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Laurel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Laurel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Amenta;bailey;keefe;lake Lausanne Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Morgan Brook Trib near Pleasant Valley.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 595 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 06/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Valley |
| River/Stream | Morgan Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.88806, -73.02018 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Amenta;Bailey;Keefe;Lake Lausanne Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00372 |
| Federal ID | CT00372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |