Breckwood Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CitySpringfield
River/StreamNorth Branch Mill River
Coordinates42.11824, -72.52449

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length650 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage459 acre-ft
Max Storage459 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge1,750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Springfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00570
Federal IDMA00570
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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