Chicopee Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityChicopee
River/StreamCooley Brook
Coordinates42.17022, -72.55493

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage575 acre-ft
Max Storage575 acre-ft
Normal Storage322 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge3,660 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00720
Federal IDMA00720
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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