Upper Bemis Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Abbey Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverAbbey Brook
Coordinates42.14591, -72.59030

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length335 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 8, 2021
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Chicopee

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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