West Parish Filter No. 3 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityWestfield
River/StreamCook Brook, SWSC intake tunnel
Coordinates42.11853, -72.83400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge475 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDMA00610
Federal IDMA00610
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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