Arthur J. Bousquet Dam
Arthur J. Bousquet Dam is an earth dam located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Arthur J. Bousquet Dam
The primary purpose of Arthur J. Bousquet Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Bousquet Family Land Trust (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Ware River near Ware.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 37 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/31/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Ware |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Ware River |
| Coordinates | 42.28728, -72.21104 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 37 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Bousquet Family Land Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02038 |
| Federal ID | MA02038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |