Black Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam

Massachusetts — Hampden County — Black Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
RiverBlack Brook
Coordinates42.20952, -72.88825

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,170 ft
NID Storage1,620 acre-ft
Max Storage1,620 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 14, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Russell
Other NameBlack Brook Dam;Black Brook Reservoir 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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