Rocky Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Rocky Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 790 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01231 |
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
GERALD S. & FRANCESCA BANG GLEICH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rocky Pond Dam?
Rocky 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 Rocky Pond Dam?
Rocky Pond Dam is owned by GERALD S. & FRANCESCA BANG GLEICH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rocky Pond Dam built?
Rocky 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 Rocky Pond Dam?
Rocky 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 Rocky Pond Dam?
Rocky Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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.