Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam dam
Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam
Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam in Hampshire, Massachusetts, stands as a crucial water supply structure for the region, completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of providing water. The dam, situated on the Manhan River, boasts a height of 130 feet and a hydraulic height of 116 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 25,490 acre-feet. With a surface area of 354 acres and a drainage area of 14.4 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in the area.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2016. While the dam has a high hazard potential due to its size and impact on surrounding areas, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in January 2018, highlighting the ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure in the face of potential emergencies or disasters.
Supported by local government ownership, the Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam serves as a critical infrastructure piece in the water resource management of the region. With a history dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam continues to play a pivotal role in providing water supply and regulating the flow of the Manhan River. As climate change impacts water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like the Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam become increasingly important to ensure sustainable and resilient water management practices for the future.
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 Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle B Westfield River At Goss Heights | 8 cfs | → |
| West Branch Westfield River At Huntington | 68 cfs | → |
| Westfield River At Knightville | 159 cfs | → |
| Westfield River Near Westfield | 388 cfs | → |
| Connecticut R At Interstate 391 Bridge At Holyoke | 24,800 cfs | → |
| Mill River At Northampton | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Apremont Way, Westfield
- Mount Tom Road 900-978, Easthampton
- West Street 121, Springfield
- South End Bridge Agawam
- Main Road, Tolland
- Water Street 266-334, Springfield
Campgrounds
- Koa Weathampton
- Chester - Blanford State Forest
- Westover Arb Military
- Tolland State Forest
- Granville State Forest
- Dar State Forest
Fishing spots
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
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
Track Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Tighe Carmody Reservoir 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 High 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 Tighe Carmody Reservoir Dam.