Atkins Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityShutesbury
River/StreamCushman Brook
Coordinates42.42567, -72.48693

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage870 acre-ft
Max Storage870 acre-ft
Normal Storage615 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Amherst
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00508
Federal IDMA00508
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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