Shelburne Falls Fire District Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityColrain
River/StreamFox Brook to North River
Coordinates42.63952, -72.70326

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length490 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge460 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Shelburne
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00462
Federal IDMA00462
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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