Diamond International Corp Upper Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityPalmer
River/StreamWare River
Coordinates42.18817, -72.32459

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1876 (150 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area214 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerEnergy Thorndike, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/12/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00562
Federal IDMA00562
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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