What is the current water level of Buffumville Dam?

As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 492.67 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Buffumville Dam full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USACE NAE/BVD, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Buffumville Dam water level — Massachusetts

Massachusetts · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Buffumville Dam in Massachusetts was last measured at 492.67 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.1 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Buffumville Dam · Massachusetts

Pool elevation: 492.67 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 35 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE NAE/BVD, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Buffumville Dam, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Hodges Village Dam	MA	467.96 ft	2 km
Westville Dam	MA	525.83 ft	13 km
East Brimfield Dam	MA	632.22 ft	18 km
West Thompson Dam	CT	306.41 ft	19 km
West Hill Dam	MA	—	25 km
Conant Brook Dam	MA	693.76 ft	32 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Buffumville Dam?: As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 492.67 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Buffumville Dam full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USACE NAE/BVD, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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