Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00733 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
THE WESTFIELD SPORTMAN'S CLUB, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam?
Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam?
Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam is owned by THE WESTFIELD SPORTMAN'S CLUB, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam built?
Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam?
Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam?
Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam last inspected?
Westfield Sportsmen Club Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.