Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike
Key Takeaway
Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike is classified as high hazard in Connecticut. It was completed in 1868 and is 158 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 | 5 ft (taller than 5.1% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1868 (158 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1981 |
| NID ID | CT00297 |
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
Wolcott Land Conservation Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike?
Hitchcock Lake College Place 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 Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike?
Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike is owned by Wolcott Land Conservation Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike built?
Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike was completed in 1868, making it 158 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 Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike?
Hitchcock Lake College Place 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 Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike?
Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike has a dam height of 5 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 Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike last inspected?
Hitchcock Lake College Place Dike was last inspected on December 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.