South Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CitySALISBURY
River/StreamWACHOCASTINOOK CREEK
Coordinates42.00544, -73.46909

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,206 acre-ft
Max Storage1,206 acre-ft
Normal Storage731 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge590 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMount Riga, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/12/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00592
Federal IDCT00592
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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