Box Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Box Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1800 and is 226 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1800 (226 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00790 |
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
UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL REALTY TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Box Pond Dam?
Box 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 Box Pond Dam?
Box Pond Dam is owned by UNIONVILLE COMMERCIAL REALTY TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Box Pond Dam built?
Box Pond Dam was completed in 1800, making it 226 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 Box Pond Dam?
Box 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 Box Pond Dam?
Box 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 Box Pond Dam last inspected?
Box Pond Dam was last inspected on August 20, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.