Brick City Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Brick City Mill Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 73.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA02805 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Davis Thach
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brick City Mill Pond Dam?
Brick City Mill Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Brick City Mill Pond Dam?
Brick City Mill Pond Dam is owned by Davis Thach (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Brick City Mill Pond Dam?
Brick City Mill 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 Brick City Mill Pond Dam?
Brick City Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Brick City Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Brick City Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on February 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.