Mill River Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampshire
Nearest CityNorthampton
River/StreamMill River Diversion
Coordinates42.30638, -72.64639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height40 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area54 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Northampton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01010
Federal IDMA01010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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