Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 82.9% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 84 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00585 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
THE MILL AT STONEY BROOK CONDO ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam?
Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam?
Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam is owned by THE MILL AT STONEY BROOK CONDO ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam?
Marcalus Manufacturing Company 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 Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam?
Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam last inspected?
Marcalus Manufacturing Company Dam was last inspected on January 19, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.