CONNECTICUT RESERVOIR REPORT

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Connecticut has numerous reservoirs and dams used for water supply, flood control, and recreational purposes. Some of the major reservoirs in the state include the East Branch Reservoir, West Branch Reservoir, and Saugatuck Reservoir. These reservoirs are fed by streams and rivers such as the East Branch of the Saugatuck River and the West Branch of the Saugatuck River. The water supply is heavily influenced by seasonal snowpack, particularly in the mountains of northern Connecticut. Connecticut generally experiences a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. There have been instances of record drought conditions in the state, particularly during the summer months. Overall, the hydrology of the area is complex and dependent on a variety of factors including precipitation, snowpack, and land use.

Connecticut has numerous reservoirs and dams used for water supply, flood control, and recreational purposes. Some of the major reservoirs in the state include the East Branch Reservoir, West Branch Reservoir, and Saugatuck Reservoir. These reservoirs are fed by streams and rivers such as the East Branch of the Saugatuck River and the West Branch of the Saugatuck River. The water supply is heavily influenced by seasonal snowpack, particularly in the mountains of northern Connecticut.

Connecticut generally experiences a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. There have been instances of record drought conditions in the state, particularly during the summer months. Overall, the hydrology of the area is complex and dependent on a variety of factors including precipitation, snowpack, and land use.