Plimpton Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Plimpton Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 67.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 800 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00803 |
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
ELIZABETH A. GOLDING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Plimpton Pond Dam?
Plimpton 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 Plimpton Pond Dam?
Plimpton Pond Dam is owned by ELIZABETH A. GOLDING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plimpton Pond Dam built?
Plimpton Pond Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Plimpton Pond Dam?
Plimpton Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Plimpton Pond Dam?
Plimpton Pond 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.