Woodridge Lake Dam
Woodridge Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1970. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woodridge Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Woodridge Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Woodridge Lake Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Marshepaug River near Milton.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 385 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 01/05/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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 | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Milton |
| River/Stream | Marshepaug River |
| Coordinates | 41.79535, -73.25286 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 385 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,340 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Woodridge Lake Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00452 |
| Federal ID | CT00452 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |