Mount Holyoke College Lower Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityS. Hadley
River/StreamStony Brook
Coordinates42.25371, -72.57295

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge2,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMount Holyoke College
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00584
Federal IDMA00584
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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