Hill Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityPelham
River/StreamAmethyst Brook
Coordinates42.38202, -72.44187

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage67 acre-ft
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge3,295 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Amherst
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00064
Federal IDMA00064
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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