Springfield Country Club Dam
Springfield Country Club Dam is an earth dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Springfield Country Club Dam
The primary purpose of Springfield Country Club Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Springfield C.c., Llc (private). It impounds the Bagg Brook near W. Springfield.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | W. Springfield |
| River/Stream | Bagg Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.12483, -72.63350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Springfield C.C., LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00612 |
| Federal ID | MA00612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |