Brass Mill Pond Dam

Hampshire, Massachusetts· Masonry· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Brass Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 69.5% in MA)
Dam TypeMasonry
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi
NID IDMA01803

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 9, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

THE BRASSWORKS ASSOCIATES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brass Mill Pond Dam?

Brass Mill 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 Brass Mill Pond Dam?

Brass Mill Pond Dam is owned by THE BRASSWORKS ASSOCIATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brass Mill Pond Dam?

Brass Mill Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Brass Mill Pond Dam?

Brass Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Brass Mill Pond Dam last inspected?

Brass Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.