Knightville Dam

Massachusetts — Hampshire County — WESTFIELD RIVER

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
RiverWESTFIELD RIVER
Coordinates42.29071, -72.86179

Physical Characteristics

NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage64,000 acre-ft
Max Storage64,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 9, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameDry Reservoir

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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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