Riceville Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Riceville Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 39.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00014 |
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
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Riceville Pond Dam?
Riceville 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 Riceville Pond Dam?
Riceville Pond Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Riceville Pond Dam built?
Riceville Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Riceville Pond Dam?
Riceville Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Riceville Pond Dam?
Riceville 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 Riceville Pond Dam last inspected?
Riceville Pond Dam was last inspected on December 7, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.