Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CitySpringfield
River/StreamUpper Van Horn Reservoir
Coordinates42.12618, -72.59460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length905 ft
Year Completed1848 (178 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge730 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Springfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00574
Federal IDMA00574
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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