Springfield Country Club Dam dam
Springfield Country Club Dam
Located in W. Springfield, Massachusetts, the Springfield Country Club Dam stands as a vital structure along Bagg Brook. Completed in 2000, this earth dam with a buttress core serves various purposes, including providing water storage of up to 120 acre-feet and flood control for a drainage area of 0.82 square miles. With a maximum height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 9.7 feet, this significant dam has a surface area of 4 acres and a length of 200 feet.
Regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam's condition was last assessed in May 2017 and deemed satisfactory. However, its hazard potential is considered significant, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its uncontrolled spillway type and its crucial role in water resource management, the Springfield Country Club Dam remains a key asset in the region's infrastructure.
Owned privately, this dam is subject to state jurisdiction and enforcement, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and permitting requirements. Its location in Hampden County, Massachusetts, adds to its importance in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events. With its solid construction and reliable performance, the Springfield Country Club Dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 Springfield Country Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield River Near Westfield | 371 cfs | → |
| Connecticut R At Interstate 391 Bridge At Holyoke | 17,400 cfs | → |
| Chicopee River At Indian Orchard | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Thompsonville | 18,900 cfs | → |
| Stony Brook Near West Suffield | 4 cfs | → |
| Mill River At Northampton | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Springfield Country Club Dam.
Boat launches
- West Street 121, Springfield
- South End Bridge Agawam
- Old Apremont Way, Westfield
- Water Street 266-334, Springfield
- Kings Island (Connecticut River)
- Mount Tom Road 900-978, Easthampton
Track Springfield Country Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Springfield Country Club Dam
Where does the data for Springfield Country Club 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 Springfield Country Club Dam.