South Pond Dam
Connecticut — Litchfield County — WACHOCASTINOOK CREEK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | WACHOCASTINOOK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.00544, -73.46909 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 12, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1850 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Mount Riga, Inc. |
| Other Name | South Pond |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.