Black Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam
Massachusetts — Hampden County — Black Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| River | Black Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.20952, -72.88825 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 14, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Russell |
| Other Name | Black 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.