South Deerfield Water Supply Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityWhately
River/StreamRoaring Brook
Coordinates42.46696, -72.65346

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length120 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge1,150 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSouth Deerfield Water Supply District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00522
Federal IDMA00522
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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