Knights Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityBelchertown
River/StreamJabbish Brook
Coordinates42.35151, -72.41026

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage420 acre-ft
Max Storage420 acre-ft
Normal Storage270 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge468 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSpringfield Water and Sewer Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00485
Federal IDMA00485
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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