Boulder Hill Pond Dam
Boulder Hill Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boulder Hill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Boulder Hill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boulder Hill Development Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Scantic River near Monson.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Monson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of Scantic River |
| Coordinates | 42.04809, -72.36481 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boulder Hill Development LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00727 |
| Federal ID | MA00727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |