Chicopee

Hampden County, Massachusetts (near Chicopee)

River/Stream: Chicopee River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
314 ft
Reservoir Storage
310 acre-ft
Year Completed
1898
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
24,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2017-06-19

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
MA00719
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.16000, -72.58250
Age
128 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.