Silver Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Tributary of Three Mile Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverTributary of Three Mile Brook
Coordinates42.06676, -72.63349

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1878
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSilver Lake Corporation
Other NameAgawam Company Dam No. 2;Hinshaw 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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