Railroad Dike

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityLudlow
River/StreamChicopee River
Coordinates42.18110, -72.40690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length50 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,200 acre-ft
Surface Area185 acres
Drainage Area664 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00723
Federal IDMA00723S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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