Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper)
Key Takeaway
Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01129 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MUSKETAQUID SPORTSMENS CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper)?
Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper)?
Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) is owned by MUSKETAQUID SPORTSMENS CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) built?
Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper)?
Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) 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 Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper)?
Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) has a dam height of 8 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 Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) last inspected?
Musquetaquid Pond Dam (Upper) was last inspected on August 10, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.