Witch Hazel Mill Pond Dam
Witch Hazel Mill Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Witch Hazel Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Witch Hazel Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Forer Edward J & Shirley (s);julia F. Cashman (private). It impounds the West River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 60 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | West River |
| Coordinates | 41.30325, -72.68970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FORER EDWARD J & SHIRLEY (S);Julia F. Cashman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT00957 |
| Federal ID | CT00957 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |