Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,800 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00927 |
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
LEON GAIDANOWICZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam?
Bourn-Hadley 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 Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam?
Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam is owned by LEON GAIDANOWICZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam built?
Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam?
Bourn-Hadley 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 Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam?
Bourn-Hadley 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 Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam last inspected?
Bourn-Hadley Pond Dam was last inspected on November 23, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.