Fife Brook
Deerfield River·
Franklin, Massachusetts·
Built 1974·
Rockfill·
130 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 130 ft (taller than 99.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 73,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00975 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
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 Fife Brook?
Fife Brook is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Fife Brook?
Fife Brook is owned by information not available (Not Listed).
When was Fife Brook last inspected?
Fife Brook was last inspected on September 13, 2022.
When was Fife Brook built?
Fife Brook 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.