Fourmile Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Fourmile Pond 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 | 10 ft (taller than 18% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 533 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01201 |
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
FOUR MILE POND DAM LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fourmile Pond Dam?
Fourmile Pond 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 Fourmile Pond Dam?
Fourmile Pond Dam is owned by FOUR MILE POND DAM LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fourmile Pond Dam built?
Fourmile Pond 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 Fourmile Pond Dam?
Fourmile 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 Fourmile Pond Dam?
Fourmile Pond 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 Fourmile Pond Dam last inspected?
Fourmile Pond Dam was last inspected on October 23, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.