Pumping Station Dam
Pumping Station Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pumping Station Dam
The primary purpose of Pumping Station Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Greenfield (local government). It impounds the Green River near Greenfield.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 248 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 52 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Greenfield |
| River/Stream | Green River |
| Coordinates | 42.64683, -72.62056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 248 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 52 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Greenfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02291 |
| Federal ID | MA02291 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |