West Brook Diversion Dam is an earth dam located in New Haven County, Connecticut. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About West Brook Diversion Dam
West Brook Diversion Dam is a dam in New Haven, Connecticut. The dam is owned by South Central Ct Rwa (public utility). It impounds the West Brook.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 10/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Connecticut |
| County | New Haven |
| River/Stream | West Brook |
| Coordinates | 41.50209, -72.94975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | South Central Ct Rwa |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CT01864 |
| Federal ID | CT01864 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |