Morosani Pond #2 Dam
Morosani Pond #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Morosani Pond #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Morosani Pond #2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Laurel Ridge Realty Co (private). It impounds the Wigwam Brook Trib near Litchfield.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Wigwam Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.69929, -73.13971 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Laurel Ridge Realty Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00461 |
| Federal ID | CT00461 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |