Calkins Pond Upper Dam in Hampden, Massachusetts, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Wind
Humidity
This dam, located in Monson and part of a tributary of Chicopee Brook, serves a primary purpose of "Other" with a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. The dam, with a height of 25 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, has a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in May 2017.
The dam, constructed with a buttress core type and an unlisted/unknown foundation, has a surface area of 6 acres and a normal storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. With an uncontrolled spillway type and no locks or outlets, the structure poses a moderate risk (3) and undergoes inspections every five years. Despite its satisfactory condition, the dam's risk management measures, emergency action plans, and inundation maps are not clearly outlined in the available data.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the Calkins Pond Upper Dam's design and regulatory oversight may find this structure intriguing for its unique characteristics and risk profile. The dam, nestled in a picturesque location in Massachusetts, stands as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness in the face of changing climate conditions and potential hazards.
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF CHICOPEE BROOK |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |