Paradise Pond Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Mill River |
| Coordinates | 42.31650, -72.64094 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,730 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Trustees of The Smith College |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |