Upper Tucker Pond South Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Tucker Pond South Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 73.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00660 |
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
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Tucker Pond South Dam?
Upper Tucker Pond South 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 Upper Tucker Pond South Dam?
Upper Tucker Pond South Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Upper Tucker Pond South Dam?
Upper Tucker Pond South 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 Upper Tucker Pond South Dam?
Upper Tucker Pond South Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Tucker Pond South Dam last inspected?
Upper Tucker Pond South Dam was last inspected on April 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.