Patrill Hollow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00618 |
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
DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Patrill Hollow Pond Dam?
Patrill Hollow Pond 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 Patrill Hollow Pond Dam?
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam is owned by DFG - DEPT. OF FISH AND GAME (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Patrill Hollow Pond Dam built?
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Patrill Hollow Pond Dam?
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Patrill Hollow Pond Dam?
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Patrill Hollow Pond Dam last inspected?
Patrill Hollow Pond Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.