Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 60 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00861 |
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
DISSOLVED - R.O.C. REALTY CORP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam?
Attleboro Dye Works Pond 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 Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam?
Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam is owned by DISSOLVED - R.O.C. REALTY CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam built?
Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam?
Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam?
Attleboro Dye Works Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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.