Thompson Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Tributary of Ware River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverTributary of Ware River
Coordinates42.17772, -72.29937

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length93 ft
NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 5, 2019
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Thompson Civic Association, Inc.

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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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