National Program for Inspection of Non-Federal Dams. Powder Mill Pond Dam (MA 00092), Connecticut River Basin, South Barre, Massachusetts. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Powder Mill Pond Dam is located on the Ware River approximately one mile upstream of South Barre, Massachusetts. The dam, reconstructed in 1908 to generate electric power for the Barre Wool Combing Company, consists of an upgated concrete spillway approximately 125 ft. long and 20 ft. high, a short emergency spillway and an outlet canal with two inoperative timber gates. The dam was extensively modified during the 1930's. Based on a visual examination of the structure, the facility is in fair to poor condition. Nevertheless, there was no evidence of structural failure or other conditions which would warrant urgent remedial treatment. Based on size and hazard classifications in accordance with Corps of Engineers guidelines, the test flood for this dam is the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF). The PMF outflow of 48,160 cfs would overtop the dam by 5.15 ft. With the water level at top of dam, the main and emergency spillways can pass 17,940 cfs which is 37 percent of the test flood.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA145343
Entities
Organizations
- New England District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers