Kendall Company No. 1 Dam

Franklin County, Massachusetts (near Colrain)

River/Stream: North River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
525 ft
Reservoir Storage
100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1831
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
16,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-11-05

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00047
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.66241, -72.71565
Age
195 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.