Haggetts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Haggetts Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 1.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 1,255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 235 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01213 |
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 ANDOVER, BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Haggetts Pond Dam?
Haggetts 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 Haggetts Pond Dam?
Haggetts Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF ANDOVER, BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Haggetts Pond Dam built?
Haggetts Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Haggetts Pond Dam?
Haggetts 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 Haggetts Pond Dam?
Haggetts Pond Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Haggetts Pond Dam last inspected?
Haggetts Pond Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.