Longmeadow Country Club Dam
Longmeadow Country Club Dam is an earth dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1890. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Longmeadow Country Club Dam
The primary purpose of Longmeadow Country Club Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Longmeadow Country Club;town Of Longmeadow (local government). It impounds the Connecticut River near Longmeadow.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 04/12/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Longmeadow |
| River/Stream | Connecticut River |
| Coordinates | 42.04277, -72.57177 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Longmeadow Country Club;Town of Longmeadow |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00544 |
| Federal ID | MA00544 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |