Goodfellow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Goodfellow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 77.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01282 |
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
CITY OF LEOMINSTER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Goodfellow Pond Dam?
Goodfellow 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 Goodfellow Pond Dam?
Goodfellow Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF LEOMINSTER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Goodfellow Pond Dam built?
Goodfellow Pond 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 Goodfellow Pond Dam?
Goodfellow Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Goodfellow Pond Dam?
Goodfellow Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Goodfellow Pond Dam last inspected?
Goodfellow Pond Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.