Lake Bray Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityHolyoke
River/StreamUnnamed tributary of Connecticut River
Coordinates42.26726, -72.61533

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length420 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage93 acre-ft
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00537
Federal IDMA00537
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lower Mill Pond Dam 2.1 mi Significant Whiting Street Reservoir Dam 2.2 mi High Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam 2.2 mi High Mount Holyoke College Upper Pond Dam 2.3 mi High Mount Holyoke College Lower Pond Dam 2.4 mi High Cottage Street Dam 2.7 mi High Queensville Pond Dam 2.8 mi Significant Manhan River Dam 2.9 mi Significant Mill River Dam 3.1 mi Significant Lithia Springs Reservoir Dam 3.2 mi Low