Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street
Key Takeaway
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 358 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01164 |
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 BLACKSTONE, BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street?
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street 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 Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street?
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street is owned by TOWN OF BLACKSTONE, BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street built?
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street?
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street 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 Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street?
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street has a dam height of 13 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 Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street last inspected?
Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street was last inspected on September 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.