Litchfield Reservoir Dam
Litchfield Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Litchfield Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Litchfield Reservoir Dam 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 Hidden Ridge Associates Llc (private). It impounds the Bantam River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 02/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River/Stream | Bantam River |
| Coordinates | 41.81178, -73.20557 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Hidden Ridge Associates LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00913 |
| Federal ID | CT00913 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |