Damon Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityChesterfield
River/StreamDead Branch
Coordinates42.41164, -72.83397

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1760 (266 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage900 acre-ft
Max Storage900 acre-ft
Normal Storage255 acre-ft
Surface Area85 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge238 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Damon Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00060
Federal IDMA00060
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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