Snow Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityWare
River/StreamMuddy Brook
Coordinates42.26649, -72.24710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage625 acre-ft
Max Storage625 acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge2,275 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Ware
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00079
Federal IDMA00079
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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