West Whately Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Franklin County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Coordinates42.43725, -72.68374

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Northampton

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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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