Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 96.6% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00604 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF WESTFIELD, PL-566/FLOOD CONTROL, FLOOD COMMISSION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam?
Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam?
Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam is owned by CITY OF WESTFIELD, PL-566/FLOOD CONTROL, FLOOD COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam built?
Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam?
Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam?
Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam has a dam height of 58 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam last inspected?
Arm Brook Pl-566 Flood Control Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.