Bishops Pond Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — WILLOW BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverWILLOW BROOK
Coordinates41.50942, -72.76634

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length365 ft
NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 4, 2021
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Meriden
Other NameFosters 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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