Peppers Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Peppers Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 2.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 103 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00591 |
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
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Peppers Mill Pond Dam?
Peppers Mill 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 Peppers Mill Pond Dam?
Peppers Mill Pond Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peppers Mill Pond Dam built?
Peppers Mill Pond 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 Peppers Mill Pond Dam?
Peppers Mill Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peppers Mill Pond Dam?
Peppers Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Peppers Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Peppers Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on August 19, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.