Searle Pond
Key Takeaway
Searle Pond is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 6.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00498 |
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
MYRON & EDW SEARLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Searle Pond?
Searle Pond 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 Searle Pond?
Searle Pond is owned by MYRON & EDW SEARLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Searle Pond built?
Searle Pond was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Searle Pond?
Searle Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Searle Pond?
Searle Pond 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.