Black Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Nearest CityBlandford
River/StreamBlack Brook
Coordinates42.20952, -72.88825

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Length1,170 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,620 acre-ft
Max Storage1,620 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Russell
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01057
Federal IDMA01057
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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