Lochwood Lake Dam
Lochwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lochwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lochwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lochwood Lake Improvement District (private). It impounds the Menunketesuck River near Clinton.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 07/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Clinton |
| River/Stream | Menunketesuck River |
| Coordinates | 41.30601, -72.52215 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lochwood Lake Improvement District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00391 |
| Federal ID | CT00391 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |