Bare Hill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bare Hill Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1837 and is 189 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 287 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 324 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1837 (189 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00822 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF HARVARD, WATER DEPARTMENT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bare Hill Pond Dam?
Bare Hill Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bare Hill Pond Dam?
Bare Hill Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF HARVARD, WATER DEPARTMENT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bare Hill Pond Dam built?
Bare Hill Pond Dam was completed in 1837, making it 189 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 Bare Hill Pond Dam?
Bare Hill 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 Bare Hill Pond Dam?
Bare Hill Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Bare Hill Pond Dam last inspected?
Bare Hill Pond Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.