Wetstone Tobacco Company No. 3 Dam
Wetstone Tobacco Company No. 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wetstone Tobacco Company No. 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Wetstone Tobacco Company No. 3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of East Longmeadow (local government). It impounds the Jawbuck Brook near E. Longmeadow.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 04/10/2020.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | E. Longmeadow |
| River/Stream | Jawbuck Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.03482, -72.52767 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Town of East Longmeadow |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00533 |
| Federal ID | MA00533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |