Burnett Pond Dam dam
Burnett Pond Dam
Burnett Pond Dam, located in Savoy, Massachusetts, was completed in 1930 and serves as a vital water resource for fish and wildlife in the area. With a height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet, the earth dam spans 340 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a moderate risk level assigned to it. The last inspection in April 2015 highlighted the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures to be implemented. The dam's primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife pond activities underscores the importance of ensuring its structural integrity for the preservation of the local ecosystem.
As an enthusiast for water resources and climate, understanding the status of dams like Burnett Pond Dam is crucial for monitoring and managing the impact of infrastructure on the environment. The data provided offers a glimpse into the intricacies of dam management and the need for ongoing assessment and maintenance to uphold safety standards and protect the surrounding community and ecosystem.
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 Burnett Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hoosic River At Adams | 56 cfs | → |
| Hoosic River Near Williamstown | 159 cfs | → |
| Deerfield River At Charlemont | 304 cfs | → |
| Green River At Williamstown | 62 cfs | → |
| East Branch Housatonic River At Coltsville | 40 cfs | → |
| North River At Shattuckville | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burnett Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Ashton Avenue North Adams
- Hancock Road 48-94, Pittsfield
- Pine Ridge Drive 27, Pownal
- South Stream Access Area Road Pownal
- Lakeway Drive 309-399, Pittsfield
- New Lenox Road 350, Lenox
Campgrounds
- Savoy Mountain State Forest
- Historic Valley
- Windsor State Forest
- Mohawk Trail State Forest
- Chimney Group Site
- Mt. Greylock State Reservation
Track Burnett Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Burnett Pond Dam
Where does the data for Burnett 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 Burnett Pond Dam.