Dudleyville Pond Dam dam
Dudleyville Pond Dam
Dudleyville Pond Dam, located in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1950 for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, this dam impounds a maximum storage of 40 acre-feet and has a normal storage capacity of 2.8 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 150 feet and has a surface area of 1.6 acres, serving as a popular spot for outdoor activities in the region.
Despite its recreational value, Dudleyville Pond Dam poses a significant hazard potential due to its unsatisfactory condition assessment. The dam is uncontrolled with an unlisted spillway type, raising concerns about its ability to handle potential excess water flow. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a certain level of vulnerability that requires attention to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts, Dudleyville Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to uphold safety standards. With a risk management plan in place, including a designated emergency action plan, this dam is continuously monitored to mitigate risks and protect the area from potential inundation events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed about the state of infrastructure like Dudleyville Pond Dam to advocate for sustainable water management practices and safeguard against potential threats to our natural resources.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dudleyville Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Swift River Near Shutesbury | 28 cfs | → |
| Millers River At Erving | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Montague City | 36,200 cfs | → |
| Deerfield River Near West Deerfield | 601 cfs | → |
| East Branch Swift River Near Hardwick | 165 cfs | → |
| South River Near Conway | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dudleyville Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Regulating Dam Road, New Salem
- Kellogg Hill Road, Hatfield
- Dana Road, Petersham
- Main Street 2010, Athol
- North Orange Road 52-534, Athol
- Mount Tom Road 900-978, Easthampton
Campgrounds
- Erving State Forest
- Federated Womens' Club State Forest Primitive Campsite
- Barton Cove
- Richardson-Zlogar Cabin
- Tully Lake
- Dar State Forest
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- Headwaters To North Of Searsburg Reservoir
- Headwaters To Confluence With West River (End Of Sherman Road)
- Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
Track Dudleyville Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dudleyville Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dudleyville Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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