Wards Mill Pond Dam

Connecticut — New Haven County — BRANFORD RIVER

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverBRANFORD RIVER
Coordinates41.29489, -72.79522

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length147 ft
NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWard
Other NameWards Millpond

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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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