Riga Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CitySALISBURY
River/StreamMONUMENT BROOK
Coordinates42.01795, -73.47774

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage765 acre-ft
Max Storage765 acre-ft
Normal Storage765 acre-ft
Surface Area153 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge403 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMount Riga, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/01/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00594
Federal IDCT00594
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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