Morosani Pond #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 125 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Morosani Pond #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Morosani Pond #1 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Laurel Ridge Foundation, Inc. (private). It impounds the Moosehorn Bk Trib near Litchfield.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2017.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Moosehorn Bk Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.69029, -73.13452 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Laurel Ridge Foundation, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00460 |
| Federal ID | CT00460 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |