Murray Printing Company Dam
Key Takeaway
Murray Printing Company Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 76 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00130 |
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
ABBOTT MILL, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Murray Printing Company Dam?
Murray Printing Company 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 Murray Printing Company Dam?
Murray Printing Company Dam is owned by ABBOTT MILL, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Murray Printing Company Dam built?
Murray Printing Company Dam was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Murray Printing Company Dam?
Murray Printing 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 Murray Printing Company Dam?
Murray Printing Company Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Murray Printing Company Dam last inspected?
Murray Printing Company Dam was last inspected on April 10, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.