Chicopee Reservoir Dam

Hampden County, Massachusetts (near Chicopee)

River/Stream: Cooley Brook

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
47 ft
Dam Length
530 ft
Reservoir Storage
575 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
3,660 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-03-21

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MA00720
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.17022, -72.55493
Age
99 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.