Gavco Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Gavco Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 73.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01302 |
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
DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Gavco Pond Dam?
Gavco 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 Gavco Pond Dam?
Gavco Pond Dam is owned by DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gavco Pond Dam built?
Gavco Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Gavco Pond Dam?
Gavco Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gavco Pond Dam?
Gavco Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Gavco Pond Dam last inspected?
Gavco Pond Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.