Whitehall Reservoir Distribution Dam
Whitehall Reservoir Distribution Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whitehall Reservoir Distribution Dam
The primary purpose of Whitehall Reservoir Distribution Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Whitehall Brook near Hopkinton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Hopkinton |
| River/Stream | Whitehall Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.23593, -71.56517 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03302 |
| Federal ID | MA03302 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |