Forge Pond Dike

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityGranby
River/StreamBachelor Brook
Coordinates42.27378, -72.47087

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length90 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage540 acre-ft
Max Storage540 acre-ft
Normal Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDMA00489
Federal IDMA00488S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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