Winning Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Winning Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 2.3% in MA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | MA01216 |
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
TOWN OF BILLERICA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Winning Pond Dam?
Winning 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 Winning Pond Dam?
Winning Pond Dam is owned by TOWN OF BILLERICA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winning Pond Dam built?
Winning Pond Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Winning Pond Dam?
Winning 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 Winning Pond Dam?
Winning Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 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.