Porter Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Coordinates42.07373, -72.56936

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage450 acre-ft
Max Storage450 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Springfield

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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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