Ashley Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityHolyoke
River/StreamTributary of Paucatuck Brook
Coordinates42.16706, -72.66947

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length640 ft
Year Completed1897 (129 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,448 acre-ft
Surface Area265 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge118 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Holyoke
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00542
Federal IDMA00542
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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