Powdermill Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityWestfield
River/StreamPowdermill Brook
Coordinates42.14526, -72.74609

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,160 acre-ft
Max Storage1,160 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge395 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Westfield
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00605
Federal IDMA00605
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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