Morris Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityWATERTOWN
River/StreamBRANCH BROOK
Coordinates41.67442, -73.14552

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length810 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,590 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,590 acre-ft
Surface Area135 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Waterbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00473
Federal IDCT00473
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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