Double Brook Dam
Key Takeaway
Double Brook Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00354 |
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
DOUBLE BROOK CRANBERRY CORP.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Double Brook Dam?
Double Brook 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 Double Brook Dam?
Double Brook Dam is owned by DOUBLE BROOK CRANBERRY CORP. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Double Brook Dam built?
Double Brook Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Double Brook Dam?
Double Brook 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 Double Brook Dam?
Double Brook Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Double Brook Dam last inspected?
Double Brook Dam was last inspected on November 1, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.