New Home
Key Takeaway
New Home is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 12.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 90 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 106 acres |
| Drainage Area | 375 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00501 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of New Home?
New Home 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 New Home?
New Home is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Home built?
New Home was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 New Home?
New Home serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is New Home?
New Home 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 New Home last inspected?
New Home was last inspected on May 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.