Bear Swamp - North Dike
Deerfield River·
Franklin, Massachusetts·
Built 1974·
Rockfill·
155 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 155 ft (taller than 99.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 1,372 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 118 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00976 |
Safety Information
Low Hazard
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 13, 2022
State Regulated: No
Ownership
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Swamp - North Dike?
Bear Swamp - North Dike is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Who owns Bear Swamp - North Dike?
Bear Swamp - North Dike is owned by information not available (Not Listed).
When was Bear Swamp - North Dike last inspected?
Bear Swamp - North Dike was last inspected on September 13, 2022.
When was Bear Swamp - North Dike built?
Bear Swamp - North Dike was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.