Provin Mountain Reservoir Dam
Provin Mountain Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1910. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Provin Mountain Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Provin Mountain Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Springfield Water And Sewer Commission (local government). It impounds the Springfield Water & Sewer Commission Aqueducts near Agawam.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 11/08/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Agawam |
| River/Stream | Springfield Water & Sewer Commission Aqueducts |
| Coordinates | 42.09677, -72.69876 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00528 |
| Federal ID | MA00528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |