West Springfield
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | West Springfield |
| River/Stream | Westfield River |
| Coordinates | 42.09920, -72.64740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 512 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | A & D Hydro, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |