Field Pond Dike Reservoir Report
Nearby: Field Pond Dam Collins Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Field Pond Dike, located in Andover, Massachusetts, is a state-owned structure that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond with a primary purpose of enhancing recreational opportunities.
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Summary
The dam, constructed of earth with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 10 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet. With a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, the pond covers a surface area of 57 acres and has a drainage area of 0.91 square miles.
Despite its significant hazard potential and poor condition assessment, Field Pond Dike remains under the regulatory oversight of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts. The last inspection in April 2018 highlighted the need for improvement, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 5 years. Given its location near an unnamed tributary of the Skug River, the dike plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem. As a site of high risk, stakeholders must prioritize risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital infrastructure.
Dam Length |
120 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF SKUG RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
57 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
0.91 |
Nid Storage |
380 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Field Pond Dike
Woods Road Andover