Putts Bridge
Putts Bridge is a concrete dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Putts Bridge
The primary purpose of Putts Bridge is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Chicopee River near Ludlow.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 223 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 715 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 686 square miles. Completed in 1918, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Ludlow |
| River/Stream | Chicopee River |
| Coordinates | 42.15640, -72.48440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 223 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 686 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00724 |
| Federal ID | MA00724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |