Breckwood Pond Dam
Breckwood Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Breckwood Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Breckwood Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Springfield (local government). It impounds the North Branch Mill River near Springfield.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 459 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | North Branch Mill River |
| Coordinates | 42.11824, -72.52449 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Springfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00570 |
| Federal ID | MA00570 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |