Phelon Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Phelon Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 63.9% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 6,700 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00705 |
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
THOMAS JOHN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Phelon Pond Dam?
Phelon 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 Phelon Pond Dam?
Phelon Pond Dam is owned by THOMAS JOHN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Phelon Pond Dam built?
Phelon Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Phelon Pond Dam?
Phelon Pond 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 Phelon Pond Dam?
Phelon Pond Dam has a dam height of 18 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.