No. Leo. Gun Club Dam
Key Takeaway
No. Leo. Gun Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 45.2% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 303 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01580 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NO LEOMINSTER ROD & GUN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of No. Leo. Gun Club Dam?
No. Leo. Gun Club Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates No. Leo. Gun Club Dam?
No. Leo. Gun Club Dam is owned by NO LEOMINSTER ROD & GUN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was No. Leo. Gun Club Dam built?
No. Leo. Gun Club Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of No. Leo. Gun Club Dam?
No. Leo. Gun Club Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is No. Leo. Gun Club Dam?
No. Leo. Gun Club Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.