West River Flood Control Dam And Levee
West River Flood Control Dam And Levee is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West River Flood Control Dam And Levee
West River Flood Control Dam And Levee is a dam in New Haven, Connecticut. The dam is owned by Connecticut Dot;liberty Bank;new Haven Land Trust, Inc (private). It impounds the West River near Amity.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2024.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| Nearest City | Amity |
| River/Stream | West River |
| Coordinates | 41.33565, -72.97625 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Connecticut DOT;Liberty Bank;New Haven Land Trust, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01847 |
| Federal ID | CT01847 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |