Farm River (northford) Diversion is a concrete dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 210 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Farm River (northford) Diversion
The primary purpose of Farm River (northford) Diversion is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by South Central Ct Rwa (public utility). It impounds the Farm River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | Farm River |
| Coordinates | 41.40835, -72.76353 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | South Central Ct Rwa |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01851 |
| Federal ID | CT01851 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |