West Springfield

Hampden County, Massachusetts (near West Springfield)

River/Stream: Westfield River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Timber Crib
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
475 ft
Reservoir Storage
200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1840
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
58,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-09-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00611
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.09920, -72.64740
Age
186 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.