Stodge Meadow Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Stodge Meadow Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1863 and is 163 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 48.8% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 887 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1863 (163 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00009 |
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
STODGE MEADOW ASSOC. INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stodge Meadow Pond Dam?
Stodge Meadow 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 Stodge Meadow Pond Dam?
Stodge Meadow Pond Dam is owned by STODGE MEADOW ASSOC. INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stodge Meadow Pond Dam built?
Stodge Meadow Pond Dam was completed in 1863, making it 163 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 Stodge Meadow Pond Dam?
Stodge Meadow 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 Stodge Meadow Pond Dam?
Stodge Meadow Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Stodge Meadow Pond Dam last inspected?
Stodge Meadow Pond Dam was last inspected on September 13, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.