Russell
Russell is a concrete dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Russell
The primary purpose of Russell is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Indian River Power Supply Llc (private). It impounds the Westfield River near Russell.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 331 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Russell |
| River/Stream | Westfield River |
| Coordinates | 42.18679, -72.85020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 331 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Indian River Power Supply LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00736 |
| Federal ID | MA00736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |