Holyoke - Overflow No. 2

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityHolyoke
River/StreamHolyoke Canal
Coordinates42.20887, -72.60030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length105 ft
Year Completed1860 (166 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26,000 acre-ft
Max Storage26,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage26,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,290 acres
Drainage Area8,309 sq mi
Max Discharge2,615 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00973
Federal IDMA00973S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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