Mill Pond Dam

Hampden County, Massachusetts (near Springfield)

River/Stream: South Branch Mill River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
65 ft
Reservoir Storage
172 acre-ft
Year Completed
1892
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
879 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-07-09

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00575
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.11201, -72.49891
Age
134 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.