Trowel Shop Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Trowel Shop 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 | 20 ft (taller than 69.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01161 |
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 SHARON, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Trowel Shop Pond Dam?
Trowel Shop 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 Trowel Shop Pond Dam?
Trowel Shop Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF SHARON, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trowel Shop Pond Dam built?
Trowel Shop 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 Trowel Shop Pond Dam?
Trowel Shop 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 Trowel Shop Pond Dam?
Trowel Shop 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 Trowel Shop Pond Dam last inspected?
Trowel Shop Pond Dam was last inspected on December 30, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.