West River Flood Control Dam and Levee

Connecticut — New Haven County — West River

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
RiverWest River
Coordinates41.33565, -72.97625

Physical Characteristics

NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerConnecticut DOT;Liberty Bank;New Haven Land Trust, Inc
Other NameWest River

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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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