Crystal Lake Reservoir Dam, located in Winchester, Connecticut, is a historic earth dam completed in 1892 for water supply purposes.
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With a structural height of 12.5 feet and a length of 520 feet, the dam impounds Crystal Lake Reservoir and has a storage capacity of 1680 acre-feet, serving as a vital source of water for the local community. The dam is situated on Sucker Brook and is regulated by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), ensuring regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to maintain its integrity.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with inspection frequency every 5 years. The spillway, with a width of 45 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 410 cfs during high water events. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk, and there are no associated locks or outlet gates. Overall, Crystal Lake Reservoir Dam stands as a historic and essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region, supported by local government ownership and regulatory oversight to ensure its continued functionality and safety.
Year Completed |
1892 |
Dam Length |
520 |
Dam Height |
12.5 |
River Or Stream |
SUCKER BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
145 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
1680 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge