Eames Pond Dam, located in Oxford, Massachusetts, is a masonry dam situated on a tributary of Lowes Brook.
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Humidity
With a height of 13 feet and a hydraulic height of 10.5 feet, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 5.1 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. While the dam has a normal storage capacity of 16.1 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 42.9 acre-feet, its condition assessment is marked as poor, with a significant hazard potential due to its outdated infrastructure.
Managed by a private owner, Eames Pond Dam falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts. Despite being state-regulated and permitted, the dam's inspection frequency is every 5 years, with its last assessment conducted in May 2017. The risk assessment for Eames Pond Dam is moderate, with a DSAC assigned date yet to be determined. As a significant recreational attraction in the area, the dam's structural integrity and maintenance are crucial for public safety and water resource sustainability in the region.
Dam Length |
214 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF LOWES BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.5 |
Drainage Area |
4.09 |
Nid Storage |
42.9 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
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|
3cfs |
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|
4cfs |
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|
7cfs |
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|
128cfs |
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|
245cfs |
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|
188cfs |