White Lily Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
White Lily Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 25.5% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00285 |
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
WHITE LILY POND ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of White Lily Pond Dam?
White Lily Pond 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 White Lily Pond Dam?
White Lily Pond Dam is owned by WHITE LILY POND ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was White Lily Pond Dam built?
White Lily Pond Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 White Lily Pond Dam?
White Lily Pond 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 White Lily Pond Dam?
White Lily Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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.