Rockwell Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Rockwell Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Massachusetts. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 69.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00882 |
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
CITY OF LEOMINSTER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rockwell Pond Dam?
Rockwell 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 Rockwell Pond Dam?
Rockwell Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF LEOMINSTER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rockwell Pond Dam?
Rockwell 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 Rockwell Pond Dam?
Rockwell Pond Dam 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 Rockwell Pond Dam last inspected?
Rockwell Pond Dam was last inspected on December 6, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.