Lower Highland Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityGoshen
River/StreamWest Branch Mill River
Coordinates42.44274, -72.79395

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1852 (174 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,530 acre-ft
Max Storage1,530 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,020 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,390 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/24/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00598
Federal IDMA00598
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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