Mctaggarts Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mctaggarts Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1928 and is 98 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 73.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00879 |
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
CITY OF FITCHBURG, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mctaggarts Pond Dam?
Mctaggarts 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 Mctaggarts Pond Dam?
Mctaggarts Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF FITCHBURG, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mctaggarts Pond Dam built?
Mctaggarts Pond Dam was completed in 1928, making it 98 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 Mctaggarts Pond Dam?
Mctaggarts 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 Mctaggarts Pond Dam?
Mctaggarts Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Mctaggarts Pond Dam last inspected?
Mctaggarts Pond Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.