Holyoke - Overflow No. 4

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Holyoke Canal

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverHolyoke Canal
Coordinates42.19490, -72.60430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage26,000 acre-ft
Max Storage26,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,290 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1891
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Massachusetts