Mountain Lake Dam
Mountain Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mountain Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mountain Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christian Youth Fellowship Inc (private). It impounds the Trib To Lake Waramaug Brook near Warren.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 66 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Warren |
| River/Stream | Trib To Lake Waramaug Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.72055, -73.37573 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 343 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Christian Youth Fellowship Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00635 |
| Federal ID | CT00635 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |