Sylvia Place Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Sylvia Place Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 69.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00393 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
WILDLANDS TRUST, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sylvia Place Pond Dam?
Sylvia Place Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sylvia Place Pond Dam?
Sylvia Place Pond Dam is owned by WILDLANDS TRUST, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sylvia Place Pond Dam?
Sylvia Place Pond Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Sylvia Place Pond Dam?
Sylvia Place 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 Sylvia Place Pond Dam last inspected?
Sylvia Place Pond Dam was last inspected on September 2, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.