Bear Hole Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityW. Springfield
River/StreamPaucatuck Brook
Coordinates42.12592, -72.68289

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage450 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge6,425 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of West Springfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00073
Federal IDMA00073
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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