Brooks Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Brooks Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 56.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 56 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00696 |
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
BROOKS POND CONSERVATION ASSOC. INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brooks Pond Dam?
Brooks 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 Brooks Pond Dam?
Brooks Pond Dam is owned by BROOKS POND CONSERVATION ASSOC. INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brooks Pond Dam built?
Brooks Pond Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Brooks Pond Dam?
Brooks 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 Brooks Pond Dam?
Brooks Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Brooks Pond Dam last inspected?
Brooks Pond Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.