Bear Hole Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Coordinates42.12592, -72.68289

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of West Springfield

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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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