Lower Highland Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Goshen |
| River/Stream | West Branch Mill River |
| Coordinates | 42.44274, -72.79395 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,020 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |