Bondsville Upper Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityPalmer
River/StreamSwift River
Coordinates42.21910, -72.34082

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length122 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage460 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area195 sq mi
Max Discharge8,580 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBelchertown Land Trust, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/14/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00560
Federal IDMA00560
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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