Willow St. By-Pass Dam
Key Takeaway
Willow St. By-Pass Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 32.1% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | MA03110 |
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
DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Willow St. By-Pass Dam?
Willow St. By-Pass 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 Willow St. By-Pass Dam?
Willow St. By-Pass Dam is owned by DCR - DEPT. OF CONSERVATION & RECREATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Willow St. By-Pass Dam?
Willow St. By-Pass Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Willow St. By-Pass Dam?
Willow St. By-Pass Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Willow St. By-Pass Dam last inspected?
Willow St. By-Pass Dam was last inspected on March 7, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.