Triphammer Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Triphammer Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 5 ft (taller than 0.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00298 |
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
TOWN OF HINGHAM, BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Triphammer Pond Dam?
Triphammer 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 Triphammer Pond Dam?
Triphammer Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF HINGHAM, BOARD OF SELECTMEN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Triphammer Pond Dam built?
Triphammer Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Triphammer Pond Dam?
Triphammer 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 Triphammer Pond Dam?
Triphammer Pond Dam has a dam height of 5 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 Triphammer Pond Dam last inspected?
Triphammer Pond Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.