Houghton Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Jar Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| River | Jar Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.21172, -71.42757 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 10, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1898 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Holliston |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.