Shawville Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityWales
River/StreamWales Brook
Coordinates42.07352, -72.21653

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length65 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge280 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Wales
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA02381
Federal IDMA02381
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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