West Fork Pond Dam
West Fork Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About West Fork Pond Dam
The primary purpose of West Fork Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by June Noble Larkin (private). It impounds the Horseneck Brook Tr near Greenwich.
The dam stands 4 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/14/1994. That was over 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Nearest City | Greenwich |
| River/Stream | Horseneck Brook Tr |
| Coordinates | 41.06355, -73.64187 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 110 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | June Noble Larkin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01706 |
| Federal ID | CT01706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |