Diamond International Corp Lower Dam
Diamond International Corp Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1872. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Diamond International Corp Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Diamond International Corp Lower Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Three Fays Power Llc (private). It impounds the Ware River near Palmer.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 215 square miles. Completed in 1872, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/24/2016.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Palmer |
| River/Stream | Ware River |
| Coordinates | 42.18922, -72.33146 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1872 (154 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 215 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Three Fays Power LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00563 |
| Federal ID | MA00563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |