Thompson Lake Dam
Hampden County, Massachusetts (near Palmer)
River/Stream: Tributary of Ware River
Low Hazard
Failure would cause minimal damage
Key Facts
Condition Assessment
FairLast inspected: 2019-06-05
Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.
Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.
Location
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Quick Stats
- NID ID
- MA00558
- State
- Massachusetts (MA)
- Coordinates
- 42.17772, -72.29937
- Age
- 126 years
Nearby Dams
- Palmer Upper Reservoir DamSignificant
- Diamond International Corp Upper DamSignificant
- Diamond International Corp Lower DamLow
- Bondsville Lower DamSignificant
- Bondsville Upper DamSignificant
- Church Manufacturing Company DamLow
- West Warren Mill Pond DamLow
- Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Auxiliary SpillwaySignificant
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.