Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway
Key Takeaway
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 69.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 147 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00552 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PULPIT ROCK POND PRESERVATION TRUST, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway?
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway?
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway is owned by PULPIT ROCK POND PRESERVATION TRUST, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway?
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway 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 Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway?
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway has a dam height of 20 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 Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway last inspected?
Pulpit Rock Pond Dam and Aux. Spillway was last inspected on May 3, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.