Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00700 |
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
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow Pond 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam built?
Cranberry Meadow 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam?
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam last inspected?
Cranberry Meadow Pond Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.