Lower Bemis Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Hampden County — Abbey Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| River | Abbey Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.14695, -72.59054 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 1, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1862 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Chicopee |
Location Map
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.