Forge Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityGranby
River/StreamBachelor Brook
Coordinates42.27443, -72.47076

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length115 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Granby
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/23/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00488
Federal IDMA00488
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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