Whiting Street Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityHolyoke
River/StreamUnnamed
Coordinates42.23969, -72.63487

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,190 acre-ft
Max Storage2,190 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,005 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge215 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Holyoke
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00070
Federal IDMA00070
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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