Factory Hollow Dike

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityAmherst
River/StreamCushman Brook
Coordinates42.41622, -72.51895

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height5 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage94 acre-ft
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Amherst
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00597
Federal IDMA00063S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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