Mill Pond Dam, located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, stands as a majestic masonry structure on the Hubbard Brook, serving primarily for recreational purposes.
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Owned privately, this dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a height of 19 feet and a capacity of 880 acre-feet, this dam offers a surface area of 76.8 acres and drains an area of 25.8 square miles.
Although assessed as being in satisfactory condition during the last inspection in January 2017, Mill Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential, prompting a moderate risk assessment. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a spillway width of zero. Despite no record of federal agency involvement, the dam is subject to regular inspections every five years. With its historical significance and environmental impact on the surrounding area, Mill Pond Dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand its role in the local ecosystem and recreational landscape.
Dam Length |
237 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
HUBBARD BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
76.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
25.8 |
Nid Storage |
880 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
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Sage's Ravine Campground
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AT Thruhiker camping
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Beartown State Forest
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