Hammond Pond Dam dam
Hammond Pond Dam
Located in Goshen, Massachusetts, the Hammond Pond Dam is a private earth dam that serves the primary purpose of recreation. The dam, situated on Webster Brook, has a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 12.9 feet, providing a storage capacity of 415 acre-feet. With a surface area of 37.9 acres and a drainage area of 3 square miles, the dam plays a significant role in the region's water resource management.
State-regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Hammond Pond Dam has a hazard potential classified as "Significant" and a condition assessment deemed "Satisfactory" as of October 2014. Despite its remote location in Hampshire County, the dam poses a moderate risk and is inspected every five years to ensure its structural integrity. With its uncontrolled spillway type and recreational focus, the Hammond Pond Dam stands as an important infrastructure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
As a key feature in the New England District, the Hammond Pond Dam offers not only recreational opportunities but also a glimpse into the complexities of dam management in a changing climate. With its proximity to the Webster Brook and its role in water storage and discharge, the dam presents a case study for sustainable water resource management practices. For enthusiasts interested in the intersection of dams, climate change, and recreational infrastructure, the Hammond Pond Dam is a captivating site worth exploring.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hammond Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill River At Northampton | 37 cfs | → |
| Westfield River At Knightville | 149 cfs | → |
| South River Near Conway | 20 cfs | → |
| Middle B Westfield River At Goss Heights | 8 cfs | → |
| Deerfield River Near West Deerfield | 626 cfs | → |
| West Branch Westfield River At Huntington | 61 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hammond Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Kellogg Hill Road, Hatfield
- Mount Tom Road 900-978, Easthampton
- Old Apremont Way, Westfield
- Highway 8 2301-2357, Becket
- Main Road, Tolland
- New Lenox Road 350, Lenox
Campgrounds
- Dar State Forest
- Koa Weathampton
- Chester - Blanford State Forest
- Windsor State Forest
- Rocky Point
- Green Point
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
- Headwaters To North Of Searsburg Reservoir
Track Hammond Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hammond Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hammond Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hammond Pond Dam.