Pillings Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lynn Waterways Dam Suntaug Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Pillings Pond Dam is a crucial structure located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, serving primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 6 feet and a length of 200 feet, helps in regulating the flow of water from the Winona Pond Outlet, ensuring a normal storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. The dam's significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment highlight the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to prevent any potential risks to the surrounding community.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Pillings Pond Dam is state-regulated, with inspection, enforcement, and permitting processes in place to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being an earth dam with a buttress core type, the dam's uncontrolled spillway and significant storage capacity of 500 acre-feet pose moderate risks that need to be carefully managed. The dam's location in Essex County, Massachusetts, also underscores the critical role it plays in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, Pillings Pond Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for both recreational activities and water resource management in Lynnfield. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, the dam's role in regulating water flow and storage becomes increasingly important. With proper risk management measures and regular assessments, the dam can continue to fulfill its purpose effectively while ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
6 |
River Or Stream |
WINONA POND OUTLET |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
2.1 |
Nid Storage |
500 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
6 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pillings Pond Dam
Blossom Street Extension 398, Lynn