Damon Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Hampshire County — Dead Branch

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
RiverDead Branch
Coordinates42.41164, -72.83398

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area85 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 28, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1760
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Damon Corporation
Other NameBurnell Lake Dam;Damon Lake Dam

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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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