Littleville Dam

WESTFIELD RIVER· Hampden, Massachusetts· Built 1965· Gravity· 164 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Water Supply Federal Government

Physical Details

Dam Height 164 ft (taller than 99.8% in MA)
Dam Length1,360 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage40.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage9.4K acre-ft
Surface Area275 acres
Drainage Area52 sq mi
Max Discharge92,000 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDMA00968

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.