Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. 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 | 145 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00481 |
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
CROSSROADS FOR KIDS, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam?
Boys & Girls Camp #3 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 Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam?
Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam is owned by CROSSROADS FOR KIDS, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam?
Boys & Girls Camp #3 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 Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam?
Boys & Girls Camp #3 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 Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam last inspected?
Boys & Girls Camp #3 Dam was last inspected on October 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.