Merriman Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityWATERTOWN
River/StreamSMITH POND BK TRIB
Coordinates41.63438, -73.11409

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage170 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge336 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Watertown
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00128
Federal IDCT00128
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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