Northfield Mt. - Upper Reservoir Intake

Franklin County, Massachusetts (near Farley)

River/Stream: Connecticut River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
493 ft
Reservoir Storage
21,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1973
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-04

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MA00974
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.61100, -72.45270
Age
53 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.