Arden-Duck Mill Dam
Key Takeaway
Arden-Duck Mill Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.9% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01239 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ARDEN MILLS, LLC C/O GLOBAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arden-Duck Mill Dam?
Arden-Duck Mill Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Arden-Duck Mill Dam?
Arden-Duck Mill Dam is owned by ARDEN MILLS, LLC C/O GLOBAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arden-Duck Mill Dam built?
Arden-Duck Mill Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Arden-Duck Mill Dam?
Arden-Duck Mill Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Arden-Duck Mill Dam?
Arden-Duck Mill Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Arden-Duck Mill Dam last inspected?
Arden-Duck Mill Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.