Intake Dam
Intake Dam is a concrete dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Intake Dam
The primary purpose of Intake 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 Little River near Russell.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 47 square miles. Completed in 1909, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2019.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Russell |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 42.11849, -72.85719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00708 |
| Federal ID | MA00708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |