Morin Pond Dam #2
Morin Pond Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Morin Pond Dam #2
The primary purpose of Morin Pond Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Winchester Land Trust, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary To Rugg Brook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 1 acres.
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 | Tributary To Rugg Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.91412, -73.14465 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Winchester Land Trust, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01920 |
| Federal ID | CT01920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |