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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
River/StreamTributary To Rugg Brook
Coordinates41.91412, -73.14465

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length100 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

Surface Area1 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWinchester Land Trust, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT01920
Federal IDCT01920
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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