Church Manufacturing Co. Dam
Key Takeaway
Church Manufacturing Co. Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.2% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00614 |
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
RJA REALTY HOLDINGS, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Church Manufacturing Co. Dam?
Church Manufacturing Co. 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 Church Manufacturing Co. Dam?
Church Manufacturing Co. Dam is owned by RJA REALTY HOLDINGS, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Church Manufacturing Co. Dam built?
Church Manufacturing Co. Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Church Manufacturing Co. Dam?
Church Manufacturing Co. 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 Church Manufacturing Co. Dam?
Church Manufacturing Co. Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Church Manufacturing Co. Dam last inspected?
Church Manufacturing Co. Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.