Woronoco - North Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Westfield River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverWestfield River
Coordinates42.16680, -72.82920

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length962 ft
NID Storage1,830 acre-ft
Max Storage1,830 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 5, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWoronoco Hydro, LLC

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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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