Ames Pond Dike A
Key Takeaway
Ames Pond Dike A is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01296 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
AMES HILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ames Pond Dike A?
Ames Pond Dike A is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ames Pond Dike A?
Ames Pond Dike A is owned by AMES HILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ames Pond Dike A built?
Ames Pond Dike A was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Ames Pond Dike A?
Ames Pond Dike A serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ames Pond Dike A?
Ames Pond Dike A has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Ames Pond Dike A last inspected?
Ames Pond Dike A was last inspected on October 17, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.