Lake Mattawa North Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityOrange
River/StreamNorth Pond Brook
Coordinates42.57030, -72.32800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1893 (133 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage928 acre-ft
Max Storage928 acre-ft
Normal Storage438 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Orange
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00503
Federal IDMA00502S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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