Moose Hill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Moose Hill Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 71 ft (taller than 97.9% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | MA02583 |
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
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Moose Hill Pond Dam?
Moose Hill Pond 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 Moose Hill Pond Dam?
Moose Hill Pond Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Moose Hill Pond Dam built?
Moose Hill Pond Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Moose Hill Pond Dam?
Moose Hill Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Moose Hill Pond Dam?
Moose Hill Pond Dam has a dam height of 71 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 Moose Hill Pond Dam last inspected?
Moose Hill Pond Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.