Baldpate Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Baldpate Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,160 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01198 |
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
TOWN OF GEORGETOWN, BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Baldpate Pond Dam?
Baldpate 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 Baldpate Pond Dam?
Baldpate Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF GEORGETOWN, BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baldpate Pond Dam built?
Baldpate Pond Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Baldpate Pond Dam?
Baldpate Pond Dam 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 Baldpate Pond Dam?
Baldpate Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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.