Thompson Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityPalmer
River/StreamTributary of Ware River
Coordinates42.17772, -72.29937

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length93 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Thompson Civic Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00558
Federal IDMA00558
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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