West Parish Filter No. 1 Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityWestfield
River/StreamCook Brook
Coordinates42.11907, -72.82944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage23 acre-ft
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge108 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSpringfield Water and Sewer Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/13/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00608
Federal IDMA00608
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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