West Hill Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyLitchfield
Nearest CityBARKHAMSTED
River/StreamMORGAN BROOK
Coordinates41.89068, -73.03671

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,525 acre-ft
Max Storage2,525 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,525 acre-ft
Surface Area229 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge60 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBarkhamsted;Laurel Acres Property Owners Assoc. Inc.;West Hill Pond Association Trustees
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/08/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00377
Federal IDCT00377
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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