Watershops Pond Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Mill River |
| Coordinates | 42.09737, -72.56287 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1824 (202 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,410 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 198 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Springfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |