Horseshoe Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Horseshoe Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.2% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 755 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00026 |
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
HORSESHOE MILL TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Horseshoe Pond Dam?
Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Pond Dam?
Horseshoe Pond Dam is owned by HORSESHOE MILL TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Horseshoe Pond Dam built?
Horseshoe Pond Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Horseshoe Pond Dam?
Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Pond Dam?
Horseshoe Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Horseshoe Pond Dam last inspected?
Horseshoe Pond Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.