Lake Tavolan Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 840 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lake Tavolan Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Tavolan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Francoline/colebrook Partners (private). It impounds the Salmon Creek near Salisbury.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Salisbury |
| River/Stream | Salmon Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.94285, -73.41290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 276 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Francoline/colebrook Partners |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00597 |
| Federal ID | CT00597 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |