Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam
MANHAN RIVER·
Hampshire, Massachusetts·
Built 1955·
Earth·
130 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 130 ft (taller than 99.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 25.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 354 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00499 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 17, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Ownership
CITY OF HOLYOKE, WATER WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam?
Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam?
Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam is owned by CITY OF HOLYOKE, WATER WORKS (Local Government).
When was Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam was last inspected on November 17, 2016.
When was Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam built?
Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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.