Otis Woodlands Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Otis Woodlands Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 73.7% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA00306 |
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
OTIS WOOD LANDS CLUB INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Otis Woodlands Club Dam?
Otis Woodlands 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 Otis Woodlands Club Dam?
Otis Woodlands Club Dam is owned by OTIS WOOD LANDS CLUB INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Otis Woodlands Club Dam?
Otis Woodlands Club Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Otis Woodlands Club Dam?
Otis Woodlands Club Dam has a dam height of 22 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.
When was Otis Woodlands Club Dam last inspected?
Otis Woodlands Club Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.