Serra Pond Dam
Serra Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Serra Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Serra Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hodges (private). It impounds the Nibbling Brook Trib near Plymouth.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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 01/28/2025.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| Nearest City | Plymouth |
| River/Stream | Nibbling Brook Trib |
| Coordinates | 41.64404, -73.05106 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hodges |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01606 |
| Federal ID | CT01606 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |