Rudd Pond Dam and Dike
Key Takeaway
Rudd Pond Dam and Dike is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.1% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00207 |
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
TWO-STATE YMCA, INC. DBA BECKET-CHIMNEY CORNERS YMCA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rudd Pond Dam and Dike?
Rudd Pond Dam and Dike 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 Rudd Pond Dam and Dike?
Rudd Pond Dam and Dike is owned by TWO-STATE YMCA, INC. DBA BECKET-CHIMNEY CORNERS YMCA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rudd Pond Dam and Dike built?
Rudd Pond Dam and Dike was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Rudd Pond Dam and Dike?
Rudd Pond Dam and Dike 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 Rudd Pond Dam and Dike?
Rudd Pond Dam and Dike has a dam height of 12 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.