Estabrook Farm Pond Dam dam
Estabrook Farm Pond Dam
Estabrook Farm Pond Dam in Concord, Massachusetts, is a privately owned earth dam situated on Dakins Brook. With a primary purpose of recreation, this dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, providing a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 3.7 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.2 square miles, making it an essential feature for water resource management in the region.
Although designated as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in June 2015. The risk assessment for Estabrook Farm Pond Dam is deemed moderate, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With the State of Massachusetts having regulatory jurisdiction over the dam, it is crucial for ongoing inspections, maintenance, and emergency preparedness to be prioritized to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam's current condition.
Given the importance of water resources and climate resilience, stakeholders and enthusiasts should monitor the upkeep and management of Estabrook Farm Pond Dam closely. Collaborative efforts between private owners and state regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Conservation and Recreation, are essential to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety for both recreational use and water management purposes. As climate change continues to impact water resources, bolstering the resilience of dams like Estabrook Farm Pond Dam is vital to safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential risks and hazards.
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 Estabrook Farm Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nashoba Brook Near Acton | 7 cfs | → |
| Shawsheen River At Hanscom Field Near Bedford | 7 cfs | → |
| Assabet River At Maynard | 95 cfs | → |
| Hobbs Brook At Mill St Nr Lincoln | 0 cfs | → |
| Hobbs Bk Below Cambridge Res Nr Kendall Green | 7 cfs | → |
| Stony Brook At Rt 20 At Waltham | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Estabrook Farm Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Pond Path, Concord
- Seymour Street 1a, Concord
- South Great Road Lincoln
- Farm Road, Billerica
- Emerson Drive Littleton
- Green Way Wayland
Track Estabrook Farm Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Estabrook Farm Pond Dam
Where does the data for Estabrook Farm 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 Low 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 Estabrook Farm Pond Dam.