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Massachusetts — Hampden County — Chicopee River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverChicopee River
Coordinates42.18110, -72.40690

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length50 ft
NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Surface Area185 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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