The Church Manufacturing Co.
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Dam, located in Monson, Massachusetts, is a gravity dam on Conant Brook that was completed in 1900 for the primary purpose of recreation. With a height of 13.5 feet and a hydraulic height of 10 feet, the dam offers a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts.
The dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 and is inspected every 10 years, with the last inspection conducted in November 2017. Although the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type and no outlet gates, it has a drainage area of 21.6 square miles. The dam's associated structures and modifications over the years are not specified, but it is owned privately and falls under state jurisdiction for regulation, inspection, and enforcement.
Church Manufacturing Co. Dam provides a recreational outlet for the community while also serving as a water resource management structure. Its location in the Hampden County of Massachusetts makes it a valuable asset for both conservationists and climate enthusiasts who are interested in monitoring and preserving the state's water infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
90 |
Dam Height |
13.5 |
River Or Stream |
CONANT BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
21.6 |
Nid Storage |
145 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |