Highland Lake Dam
Highland Lake Dam is a masonry dam located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, built in 1830. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Highland Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Highland Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kevin & Paul Roche (private). It impounds the Stop River near Norfolk.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 20 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1830, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/20/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk |
| Nearest City | Norfolk |
| River/Stream | Stop River |
| Coordinates | 42.12832, -71.30485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kevin & Paul Roche |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00799 |
| Federal ID | MA00799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |