Dorothy Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dorothy Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1825 and is 201 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 | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1825 (201 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00146 |
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
TOWN OF MILLBURY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dorothy Pond Dam?
Dorothy 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 Dorothy Pond Dam?
Dorothy Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF MILLBURY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dorothy Pond Dam built?
Dorothy Pond Dam was completed in 1825, making it 201 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 Dorothy Pond Dam?
Dorothy 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 Dorothy Pond Dam?
Dorothy 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 Dorothy Pond Dam last inspected?
Dorothy Pond Dam was last inspected on August 4, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.