Indian Orchard

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CitySpringfield
River/StreamChicopee River
Coordinates42.16190, -72.50280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length452 ft
Year Completed1846 (180 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Drainage Area689 sq mi
Max Discharge71,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00722
Federal IDMA00722
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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