Quabbin Goodnough Dike
BEAVER BROOK·
Hampshire, Massachusetts·
Built 1938·
Earth·
135 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 135 ft (taller than 99.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 2,140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3M acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25,216 acres |
| Drainage Area | 186 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00590 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 4, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Ownership
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Quabbin Goodnough Dike?
Quabbin Goodnough Dike is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Quabbin Goodnough Dike?
Quabbin Goodnough Dike is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government).
When was Quabbin Goodnough Dike last inspected?
Quabbin Goodnough Dike was last inspected on August 4, 2016.
When was Quabbin Goodnough Dike built?
Quabbin Goodnough Dike was completed in 1938, making it 88 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.