Chicken Brook Dam, also known as Audubon Society Pond Dam, is a private dam located in Holliston, Massachusetts.
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Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. With a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 57.5 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 0.04 square miles within a drainage area of 0.42 square miles along Chicken Brook.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2009 reported poor conditions, signaling a need for maintenance and repairs. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it lacks outlet gates, posing potential risks in the event of heavy rainfall or flooding. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Chicken Brook Dam offers an intriguing case study in dam management and maintenance. With its historical significance as a habitat for fish and wildlife, the dam's condition assessment challenges stakeholders to address structural issues and improve risk management measures to preserve its ecological value and mitigate potential hazards in the future.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
CHICKEN BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
0.04 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.42 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |