Kendall Company No. 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, built in 1831. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 525 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kendall Company No. 1 Dam
Kendall Company No. 1 Dam is a dam in Franklin, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Barnhardt Manufacturing Company (private). It impounds the North River near Colrain.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 84 square miles. Completed in 1831, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 11/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Colrain |
| River/Stream | North River |
| Coordinates | 42.66241, -72.71565 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1831 (195 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 84 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Barnhardt Manufacturing Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00047 |
| Federal ID | MA00047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |