Knightville Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityHUNTINGTON
River/StreamWESTFIELD RIVER
Coordinates42.29071, -72.86179

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage64,000 acre-ft
Max Storage64,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area162 sq mi
Max Discharge83,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/09/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00969
Federal IDMA00969
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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