Cabot Station Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Cabot Station, located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is a historic hydroelectric facility that has been in operation since 1916.


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Summary

This gravity dam on the Turners Falls Canal has a height of 35 feet and a capacity of 21,500 acre-feet of water storage. With a primary purpose of hydroelectric generation, Cabot Station also offers recreational opportunities in the surrounding area.

Owned by a public utility, Cabot Station falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and is not regulated by the state. Despite having a low hazard potential, the facility is assessed to have a high risk level, indicating the need for continuous monitoring and management. The dam, with associated structures, serves the community with its power generation capabilities and storage capacity, contributing to the local water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1916

Dam Length

235

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

Turners Falls Canal

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

2000

Drainage Area

7163

Nid Storage

21500

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

35
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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