Merriman Pond Dam

Connecticut — Litchfield County — SMITH POND BK TRIB

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverSMITH POND BK TRIB
Coordinates41.63438, -73.11409

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage170 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Watertown
Other NameLockwood Pond

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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.

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