West Whately Reservoir Dam
Massachusetts — Franklin County — West Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| River | West Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.43725, -72.68374 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 27, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1903 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Northampton |
| Other Name | Northampton Reservoir Lower Dam |
Location Map
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.