Long Pond Dam in Blandford, Massachusetts, stands as a critical structure for water supply, completed in 2006 with a primary purpose of water supply.
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The dam, constructed as an Earth type with a height of 8 feet and a hydraulic height of 5.6 feet, serves to regulate the flow of Wheeler Brook. With a storage capacity of 697 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 480 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 87 acres within a drainage area of 0.76 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts, Long Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation. The dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential, but its condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in November 2016. While the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, further details on risk management measures and emergency preparedness are yet to be provided. Overall, Long Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, standing as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure for climate resilience.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
190 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
WHEELER BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
87 |
Hydraulic Height |
5.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.76 |
Nid Storage |
697 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tolland State Forest
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Chester - Blanford State Forest
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Green Point
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Rocky Point
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Granville State Forest
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Shaker camp
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