Zero Manufacturing Company Dam Dam
Zero Manufacturing Company Dam
The Zero Manufacturing Company Dam, located in Monson, Massachusetts, stands as a historic structure completed in 1900 with a primary purpose of recreation. This masonry dam spans 150 feet in length and reaches a height of 18.2 feet, holding a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Situated on the Chicopee Brook, the dam is under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring it is regularly inspected and maintained to meet safety standards.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the Zero Manufacturing Company Dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in 2013. With a moderate risk assessment level, the dam poses manageable risks that are likely being addressed through appropriate risk management measures. Although it lacks certain emergency preparedness elements such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, the dam's operational status and structural integrity are continuously monitored to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the Chicopee Brook watershed. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this historic dam a fascinating piece of infrastructure that contributes to both recreation and environmental conservation efforts in Massachusetts.
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 Zero Manufacturing Company Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Quaboag River At West Brimfield | 53 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R Bl E Brimfield Dam At Fiskdale | 23 cfs | → |
| Ware River At Gibbs Crossing | 50 cfs | → |
| Chicopee River At Indian Orchard | 246 cfs | → |
| Swift River At West Ware | 49 cfs | → |
| Quinebaug R Bl Westville Dam Nr Southbridge | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Zero Manufacturing Company Dam.
Boat launches
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Campgrounds
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Zero Manufacturing Company Dam
Where does the data for Zero Manufacturing Company 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 below 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.
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.