Bishops Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
Nearest CityMERIDEN
River/StreamWILLOW BROOK
Coordinates41.50942, -72.76634

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,113 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Meriden
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCT00137
Federal IDCT00137
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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