Morey Pond Dam
Morey Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Windham County, Connecticut, built in 1870. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Morey Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Morey Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Connecticut Deep (state). It impounds the Mt Hop River near Ashford.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 396 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1870, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Windham |
| Nearest City | Ashford |
| River/Stream | Mt Hop River |
| Coordinates | 41.95789, -72.19101 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 412 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00463 |
| Federal ID | CT00463 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |