Lithia Springs Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 360 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Lithia Springs Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Lithia Springs Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Tributary of Elmer Brook near S. Hadley.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 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 01/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | S. Hadley |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Elmer Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.29493, -72.56635 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ma Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00607 |
| Federal ID | MA00607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |