Riga Lake Dam
Connecticut — Litchfield County — MONUMENT BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | MONUMENT BROOK |
| Coordinates | 42.01795, -73.47774 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 153 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 1, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1900 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Mount Riga, Inc. |
| Other Name | Forge 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.