Canoe Brook Lake West Dike
Key Takeaway
Canoe Brook Lake West Dike is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1870 and is 156 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 63.7% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
| NID ID | CT00082 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Canoe Brook Lake Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Canoe Brook Lake West Dike?
Canoe Brook Lake West Dike is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Canoe Brook Lake West Dike?
Canoe Brook Lake West Dike is owned by Canoe Brook Lake Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Canoe Brook Lake West Dike built?
Canoe Brook Lake West Dike was completed in 1870, making it 156 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Canoe Brook Lake West Dike?
Canoe Brook Lake West Dike serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Canoe Brook Lake West Dike?
Canoe Brook Lake West Dike has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Canoe Brook Lake West Dike last inspected?
Canoe Brook Lake West Dike was last inspected on May 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.