Windemere Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Windemere Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 92.4% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | MA00257 |
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
WINDEMERE LAKE CORPORATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere Lake 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 Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere Lake Dam is owned by WINDEMERE LAKE CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Windemere Lake Dam built?
Windemere Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere Lake 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 Windemere Lake Dam?
Windemere Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Windemere Lake Dam last inspected?
Windemere Lake Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.