Francis P. Ryan Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Whately |
| River/Stream | West Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.44257, -72.68407 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Northampton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |