Paradise Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityNorthampton
River/StreamMill River
Coordinates42.31650, -72.64094

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Length990 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage245 acre-ft
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area54 sq mi
Max Discharge13,730 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerThe Trustees of The Smith College
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00754
Federal IDMA00754
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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