Holyoke - Overflow No. 1

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Connecticut River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverConnecticut River
Coordinates42.21215, -72.60391

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage26,000 acre-ft
Max Storage26,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,290 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department

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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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