Barbieri Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Barbieri Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 69.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00039 |
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
MYRIN INSTITUTE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barbieri Pond Dam?
Barbieri 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 Barbieri Pond Dam?
Barbieri Pond Dam is owned by MYRIN INSTITUTE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barbieri Pond Dam built?
Barbieri Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Barbieri Pond Dam?
Barbieri Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barbieri Pond Dam?
Barbieri Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Barbieri Pond Dam last inspected?
Barbieri Pond Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.