Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam
Key Takeaway
Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.1% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA02552 |
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 MASHPEE, BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam?
Mashpee River (Rte 130) 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 Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam?
Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam is owned by TOWN OF MASHPEE, BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam?
Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam?
Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam last inspected?
Mashpee River (Rte 130) Dam was last inspected on February 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.