Rivulet Village Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Rivulet Village Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 16 ft (taller than 56.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA02916 |
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
RIVULET, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rivulet Village Pond Dam?
Rivulet Village 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 Rivulet Village Pond Dam?
Rivulet Village Pond Dam is owned by RIVULET, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rivulet Village Pond Dam?
Rivulet Village Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rivulet Village Pond Dam?
Rivulet Village Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Rivulet Village Pond Dam last inspected?
Rivulet Village Pond Dam was last inspected on February 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.