Littleville Dam
WESTFIELD RIVER·
Hampden, Massachusetts·
Built 1965·
Gravity·
164 ft tall
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 164 ft (taller than 99.8% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 40.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 52 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 92,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00968 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 9, 2023
State Regulated: No
Ownership
USACE - New England District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Littleville Dam?
Littleville Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns Littleville Dam?
Littleville Dam is owned by USACE - New England District (Federal Government).
When was Littleville Dam last inspected?
Littleville Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2023.
When was Littleville Dam built?
Littleville Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.