Stevens Paper Company Lower Dam
Stevens Paper Company Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stevens Paper Company Lower Dam
Stevens Paper Company Lower Dam is a dam in Hampden, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Lower Mill Inc. (private). It impounds the Little River near Westfield.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 82 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Westfield |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 42.11123, -72.76626 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 82 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Lower Mill Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00074 |
| Federal ID | MA00074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |