Houghton Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityHolliston
River/StreamJar Brook
Coordinates42.21172, -71.42757

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Holliston
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00444
Federal IDMA00444
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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