Northfield Pond Dam
Connecticut — Litchfield County — NORTHFIELD BROOK
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Litchfield |
| River | NORTHFIELD BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.69912, -73.10327 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 15, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1855 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Connecticut DEEP |
| Other Name | Knife Shop 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.