Lower Van Horn Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CitySpringfield
River/StreamUnnamed Tributary of Connecticut River
Coordinates42.12511, -72.59752

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1848 (178 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage292 acre-ft
Max Storage292 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge115 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Springfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00571
Federal IDMA00571
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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