Reichenbach Pond Dam
Reichenbach Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Reichenbach Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Reichenbach Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Farms Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Nonewaug River Trib.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 8 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Nonewaug River Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.57139, -73.16076 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 8 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Farms Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01481 |
| Federal ID | CT01481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |