Richard Clapp Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Montague |
| River/Stream | Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.54479, -72.52495 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Joanne McGowan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |