Lake George Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityWales
River/StreamWales Brook
Coordinates42.06341, -72.22480

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length560 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage878 acre-ft
Max Storage878 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge195 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Wales
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00532
Federal IDMA00532
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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