Virginia Lake Shore Dam
Key Takeaway
Virginia Lake Shore Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 60.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00494 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PRESTON POND LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Virginia Lake Shore Dam?
Virginia Lake Shore Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Virginia Lake Shore Dam?
Virginia Lake Shore Dam is owned by PRESTON POND LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Virginia Lake Shore Dam built?
Virginia Lake Shore Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Virginia Lake Shore Dam?
Virginia Lake Shore 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 Virginia Lake Shore Dam?
Virginia Lake Shore Dam has a dam height of 17 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.