Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A
Key Takeaway
Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00472 |
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
DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A?
Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A 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 Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A?
Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A is owned by DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A built?
Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A?
Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A?
Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A has a dam height of 8 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 Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A last inspected?
Burrage Pond-Lower Reservoir Dike A was last inspected on January 22, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.