Moulton Pond Dam dam
Moulton Pond Dam
Moulton Pond Dam, located in Rutland, Massachusetts, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, which is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 16 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9 feet. It spans a length of 200 feet and has a storage capacity of 870 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 330 acre-feet.
The dam, situated on the East Branch of Ware River, is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts. Despite its high hazard potential and unsatisfactory condition assessment, the dam has not undergone any major modifications in recent years. The last inspection in October 2019 noted the need for improvement, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
With its location in Worcester County and proximity to a small drainage area of 1.7 square miles, Moulton Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and water availability, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Moulton Pond are essential for sustainable water management and protection of downstream communities and ecosystems.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Moulton Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ware River Near Barre | 91 cfs | → |
| Ware River At Intake Works Near Barre | 139 cfs | → |
| Quinapoxet River At Canada Mills Near Holden | 27 cfs | → |
| Sevenmile River Near Spencer | 16 cfs | → |
| Stillwater River Near Sterling | 22 cfs | → |
| East Branch Swift River Near Hardwick | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moulton Pond Dam.
Campgrounds
- Big Lake Cua Dispersed
- Milo's Kitchen Trailhead
- Koosharem Reservoir Dispersed Camping
- Koosharem Canyon/Paiute Atv
- Upper Box Creek Trailhead
- Manning Meadow Cua Dispersed
Fishing spots
- Manning Meadows Cua Dispersed
- Rex Reservoir
- Lakeside Fish Cleaning Station Cua Dispersed
- Joe Bush Fisherman Parking Rec Site
- Gates Lake
- Johnson Reservoir Rec Site
Paddle runs
Track Moulton Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moulton Pond Dam
Where does the data for Moulton 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 High 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Moulton Pond Dam.