Morosani Pond #2 Dam dam
Morosani Pond #2 Dam
Morosani Pond #2 Dam, located in Litchfield, Connecticut, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 220 feet, with a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. Situated on Wigwam Brook Tributary, this dam serves as a recreational facility for the local community, offering a surface area of 24 acres for various water-based activities.
Despite its low hazard potential, Morosani Pond #2 Dam is regulated by the state of Connecticut, with inspections conducted every 10 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 120 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is not currently rated for its condition, but it is maintained to meet state regulatory standards. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a vital part of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to the overall enjoyment and conservation of the surrounding natural environment.
In the care of Natural Resources Conservation Service and under the jurisdiction of the state, Morosani Pond #2 Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and recreational development. With a focus on safety and risk management, this earth dam continues to provide a valuable outdoor space for the community while maintaining a balance between human enjoyment and environmental conservation in the picturesque setting of Litchfield, Connecticut.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Morosani Pond #2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck River At Thomaston | 222 cfs | → |
| Shepaug River At Peters Dam At Woodville | 69 cfs | → |
| Nonewaug River At Minortown | 19 cfs | → |
| Weekeepeemee River At Hotchkissville | 33 cfs | → |
| Burlington Brook Near Burlington | 21 cfs | → |
| Farmington River At Unionville | 576 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morosani Pond #2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Plymouth Boulevard 191, Plymouth
- Burr Pond
- Farmington River Trail Collinsville
- West Hill Pond Boat Launch
- Winchester Lake
- Highland Lake
Campgrounds
- Black Rock State Park
- Windmill Hill - White Memorial
- Point Folly - White Memorial
- Cozy Hill Campground
- Sr1
- Sr2
Fishing spots
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Lake Quassapaug
- Papermill Pond
- Seymour Reservoir Number 4
- Reservoir Number 2
Paddle runs
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
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About Morosani Pond #2 Dam
Where does the data for Morosani Pond #2 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Morosani Pond #2 Dam.