West River Flood Control Dam and Levee
Connecticut — New Haven County — West River
Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River | West River |
| Coordinates | 41.33565, -72.97625 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| NID Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 17, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 7 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1987 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Connecticut DOT;Liberty Bank;New Haven Land Trust, Inc |
| Other Name | West River |
Location Map
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.