Norcross Pond #2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Norcross Pond #2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00566 |
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
THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Norcross Pond #2 Dam?
Norcross Pond #2 Dam 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 Norcross Pond #2 Dam?
Norcross Pond #2 Dam is owned by THE NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Norcross Pond #2 Dam built?
Norcross Pond #2 Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Norcross Pond #2 Dam?
Norcross Pond #2 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 Norcross Pond #2 Dam?
Norcross Pond #2 Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Norcross Pond #2 Dam last inspected?
Norcross Pond #2 Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.