Northfield Mt. - North Dike

Massachusetts — Franklin County — Connecticut River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
RiverConnecticut River
Coordinates42.61910, -72.43590

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage21,500 acre-ft
Max Storage21,500 acre-ft
Surface Area278 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 4, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerFirstLight Power Services LLC

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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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