Red Brook Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Red Brook Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01077 |
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
TOWN OF BOURNE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Red Brook Pond Dam?
Red Brook 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 Red Brook Pond Dam?
Red Brook Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF BOURNE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Brook Pond Dam built?
Red Brook Pond Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Red Brook Pond Dam?
Red Brook 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 Red Brook Pond Dam?
Red Brook Pond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Red Brook Pond Dam last inspected?
Red Brook Pond Dam was last inspected on January 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.