Mauserts Pond Dam dam
Mauserts Pond Dam
Mauserts Pond Dam, located in Clarksburg, Massachusetts, is a state-regulated structure on the North Branch of the Hoosic River. Completed in 1998, this Earth-type dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including recreation. The dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a hydraulic height of 11 feet, providing a storage capacity of 540 acre-feet and a surface area of 44.8 acres.
With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment as of June 2016, Mauserts Pond Dam undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its integrity and safety. The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, and it has a drainage area of 2.82 square miles. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a moderate level of risk associated with its operation and maintenance.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Mauserts Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats in the area. Its location in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, makes it a key feature in the region's water resource management efforts. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Mauserts Pond Dam to be a fascinating structure that contributes to both ecological preservation and recreational opportunities in the area.
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 Mauserts Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosic River Near Williamstown | 195 cfs | → |
| Green River At Williamstown | 76 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River At Adams | 69 cfs | → |
| Deerfield River At Charlemont | 294 cfs | → |
| Walloomsac River Near North Bennington | 181 cfs | → |
| North River At Shattuckville | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mauserts Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Ashton Avenue North Adams
- South Stream Access Area Road Pownal
- Pine Ridge Drive 27, Pownal
- Fairview Avenue 298, Wilmington
- State Fishing Access North Bennington
- Lake Raponda Road Wilmington
Campgrounds
- Clarksburg State Park
- Historic Valley
- Sherman Brook Campsite
- Savoy Mountain State Forest
- Stoney Ledge Group Site
- Spruce Group Site
Track Mauserts Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mauserts Pond Dam
Where does the data for Mauserts 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mauserts Pond Dam.