Wards Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityBRANFORD
River/StreamBRANFORD RIVER
Coordinates41.29489, -72.79522

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length147 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWard
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00117
Federal IDCT00117
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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