Chicopee

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Chicopee River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverChicopee River
Coordinates42.16000, -72.58250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length314 ft
NID Storage310 acre-ft
Max Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 19, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1898
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Chicopee, MA

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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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