Perryville Pond Dam, located in Dudley, Massachusetts, was completed in 1870 and is owned by the local government.
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Humidity
The dam, with a height of 13 feet and a hydraulic height of 10 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated on the French River, this earth dam has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The dam has a significant hazard potential and was assessed to be in fair condition as of April 2013.
With a drainage area of 1.84 square miles and a surface area of 18 acres, Perryville Pond Dam presents a moderate risk level (3) in terms of potential impacts. The dam has undergone inspections every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2013. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan readiness and risk management measures are not explicitly stated in the available data. Despite its age, Perryville Pond Dam continues to provide valuable recreational opportunities while also facing the challenges of maintaining its structural integrity and safety in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1870 |
Dam Length |
205 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
FRENCH RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
1.84 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
French River At Webster
|
7cfs |
French R At N Grosvenordale
|
188cfs |
Quinebaug River At Quinebaug
|
245cfs |
Quinebaug R At West Thompson
|
276cfs |
Little River Near Oxford
|
4cfs |
French River Below Dam
|
3cfs |