Upper Spectacle Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Spectacle Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 76.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 123 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 452 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00304 |
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
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Spectacle Pond Dam?
Upper Spectacle 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 Upper Spectacle Pond Dam?
Upper Spectacle Pond Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Spectacle Pond Dam built?
Upper Spectacle Pond Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Upper Spectacle Pond Dam?
Upper Spectacle Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Spectacle Pond Dam?
Upper Spectacle Pond Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Upper Spectacle Pond Dam last inspected?
Upper Spectacle Pond Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.