New Home
New Home is a gravity dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About New Home
The primary purpose of New Home is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Millers River near Erving.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 90 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 106 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 375 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Erving |
| River/Stream | Millers River |
| Coordinates | 42.58940, -72.31010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 375 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00501 |
| Federal ID | MA00501 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |