Lost Wilderness Lake Northern Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Unnamed tributary to Farmington River Main Branch

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverUnnamed tributary to Farmington River Main Branch
Coordinates42.10456, -73.05384

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,000 acre-ft
Surface Area134 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 28, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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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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