Shaker Mill Pond Dam dam
Shaker Mill Pond Dam
Shaker Mill Pond Dam, located in Tyringham, Massachusetts, is a private masonry dam completed in 2006 for recreational purposes. This dam, standing at a height of 14.6 feet, regulates a tributary of Hop Brook and has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a surface area of 0.01 square miles and a drainage area of 1.1 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also managing water resources in the region.
Despite being state-regulated and inspected with satisfactory conditions, Shaker Mill Pond Dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential. The dam, with an uncontrolled spillway type, poses a moderate risk level according to the risk assessment conducted. Regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts, Shaker Mill Pond Dam stands as a key feature in the local water resource infrastructure. Its role in providing recreation and managing water flow highlights the essential balance between human activities and environmental conservation in the region, making it a significant site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate.
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 Shaker Mill Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Housatonic River Near Great Barrington | 257 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Great Barrington | 23 cfs | → |
| Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls | 499 cfs | → |
| West Branch Farmington River Near New Boston | 52 cfs | → |
| East Branch Housatonic River At Coltsville | 44 cfs | → |
| West Branch Westfield River At Huntington | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shaker Mill Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 8 2301-2357, Becket
- Laurel Street 515, Lee
- New Lenox Road 350, Lenox
- Main Road, Tolland
- Beech Road, Richmond
- Wood Creek Pond Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Shaker Camp
- Beartown State Forest
- At Thruhiker Camping
- October Mountain State Forest
- Green Point
- Rocky Point
Fishing spots
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Lake Quassapaug
- Squantz Pond
- Papermill Pond
- Seymour Reservoir Number 4
Paddle runs
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut State Line In Hartland To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Hartland Headwaters To The Confluence With The Salmon Brook Main Stem
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Shaker Mill Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Shaker Mill Pond Dam
Where does the data for Shaker Mill 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 Shaker Mill Pond Dam.