// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🌊 Major Dam / Flood Control |
| Operator / Branch | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Host County | Hampden County MA |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Connecticut River levee system protects Springfield MA and Hartford CT from Connecticut River flooding. The 1936 flood was catastrophic destroying much of downtown Springfield and Hartford before the levees were built. Hurricane Irene 2011 caused serious Connecticut River flooding testing the levee system in Vermont and Massachusetts.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Springfield MA with 155,000 residents and Hartford CT with 121,000 residents are protected by mid-20th century levees. Irene 2011 demonstrated that tropical storms can produce record Connecticut River flooding in New England.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-91, US-5, Massachusetts Route 20. Hampden County Emergency Management coordinates Connecticut River flood protocols with Connecticut emergency management.