North Pond Reservoir Dikes
North Pond Reservoir Dikes is a dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Pond Reservoir Dikes
The primary purpose of North Pond Reservoir Dikes is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Torrington Water Company (public utility). It impounds the Hart Brook.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 185 acres, has a storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Connecticut dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Hart Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.92018, -73.21832 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 185 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Torrington Water Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00450 |
| Federal ID | CT00450S02 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |