West Springfield

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Westfield River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverWestfield River
Coordinates42.09920, -72.64740

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 5, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1840
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeTimber Crib
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerA & D Hydro, Inc.
Other NameStrathmore Paper Company Dam

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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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