Jenks Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jenks 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 | 7 ft (taller than 2.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MA03099 |
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
TOWN OF BELLINGHAM, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jenks Pond Dam?
Jenks 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 Jenks Pond Dam?
Jenks Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF BELLINGHAM, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jenks Pond Dam built?
Jenks 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 Jenks Pond Dam?
Jenks 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 Jenks Pond Dam?
Jenks Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Jenks Pond Dam last inspected?
Jenks Pond Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.