Crescent Lake Dam
Project Highlights
Location: Enfield, CT
Year Completed: 2008
Cost: $680,000
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE: James Brockman, P.E., 860/549-6190, X101
PROJECT MANAGER: John Brochu, P.E., 860/549-6190, X112
REFERENCE: Ted Rybak, Civil Engineer, III DEP, Inland Water Resources Division
79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 860 / 424-3883
WATERSHED AREA: 1.6 sq. miles
LAKE AREA: 35.8 acres
DESCRIPTION: Crescent Lake is impounded by an earthen dam with a concrete spillway located at the west side of the pond. The total length of the dam and spillway is approximately 600 ft. The concrete drop spillway is 60 feet long and has a maximum height above the downstream channel of approximately 12 feet. The project consisted of a complete Engineering study which included a review of a previous hydraulic study, a complete inspection and recommendations for repairs. In addition, Macchi Engineers completed the design of repairs, permitting, and on-site construction administration and inspection services for the project.
