South Pond Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | SALISBURY |
| River/Stream | WACHOCASTINOOK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.00544, -73.46909 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 731 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 590 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mount Riga, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |