Ramshorn Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ramshorn Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1825 and is 201 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 79.2% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 131 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1825 (201 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00145 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF MILLBURY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ramshorn Pond Dam?
Ramshorn Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ramshorn Pond Dam?
Ramshorn Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF MILLBURY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ramshorn Pond Dam built?
Ramshorn Pond Dam was completed in 1825, making it 201 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 Ramshorn Pond Dam?
Ramshorn 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 Ramshorn Pond Dam?
Ramshorn Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Ramshorn Pond Dam last inspected?
Ramshorn Pond Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.