Houghton Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Jar Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverJar Brook
Coordinates42.21172, -71.42757

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage132 acre-ft
Max Storage132 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 10, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1898
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Holliston

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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.

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