Pikes Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pikes Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 18% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01177 |
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
NATIONAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pikes Pond Dam?
Pikes 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 Pikes Pond Dam?
Pikes Pond Dam is owned by NATIONAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pikes Pond Dam built?
Pikes Pond Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Pikes Pond Dam?
Pikes 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 Pikes Pond Dam?
Pikes Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Pikes Pond Dam last inspected?
Pikes Pond Dam was last inspected on October 8, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.