Porter Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CitySpringfield
River/StreamPecousic River
Coordinates42.07373, -72.56936

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage450 acre-ft
Max Storage450 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Springfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/31/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00568
Federal IDMA00568
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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