Doolittle Lake Dam
Doolittle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Doolittle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Doolittle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doolittle Lake Co. (private). It impounds the Doolittle Lake Brook near Norfolk.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 172 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 690 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1920, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Norfolk |
| River/Stream | Doolittle Lake Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.01840, -73.15406 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 172 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Doolittle Lake Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00447 |
| Federal ID | CT00447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |