Bishops Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateConnecticut
CountyNew Haven
River/StreamWEST RIVER TRIB
Coordinates41.28693, -72.70003

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerB.W. Bishop & Sons
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/31/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCT00959
Federal IDCT00959
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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