Scout Pond Dam
Scout Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Scout Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Scout Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tolgy Wood Llc (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Dead Branch Brook near Chesterfield.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 193 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampshire |
| Nearest City | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Dead Branch Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.38410, -72.81010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 193 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tolgy Wood LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00061 |
| Federal ID | MA00061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |