Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 2.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 4,960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 825 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00477 |
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
DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam?
Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir 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 Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam?
Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam is owned by DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam?
Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam 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 Upper Reservoir Dam?
Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Upper Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Burrage Pond Upper Reservoir Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.