Tyler Lake Dam
Tyler Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tyler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tyler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Goshen (local government). It impounds the Marshepaug River near Goshen.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 189 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 637 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1880, 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 10/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Goshen |
| River/Stream | Marshepaug River |
| Coordinates | 41.83085, -73.25607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 189 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Goshen |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00451 |
| Federal ID | CT00451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |