West Hill Pond Dam

Connecticut — Litchfield County — MORGAN BROOK

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
RiverMORGAN BROOK
Coordinates41.89069, -73.03671

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage2,525 acre-ft
Max Storage2,525 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 8, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBarkhamsted;Laurel Acres Property Owners Assoc. Inc.;West Hill Pond Association Trustees
Other NameWest Hill 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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