Mill River Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Northampton |
| River/Stream | Mill River Diversion |
| Coordinates | 42.30638, -72.64639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Northampton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |