Paradise Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Hampshire County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Coordinates42.31650, -72.64094

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length990 ft
NID Storage245 acre-ft
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerThe Trustees of The Smith College

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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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