No. Leo. Gun Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

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Summary

Leo. Gun Club Dam, also known as Baggetts Pond, is a private earth dam located in Shirley, Massachusetts. Built in 1959 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond and also provides recreational opportunities in the area. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 150 feet, the dam boasts a spillway width of 34 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 303 cubic feet per second.

The dam has a significant hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. While it is not currently rated for condition assessment, it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, posing potential risks in case of emergencies. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting wildlife in the region.

With its location in the Worcester County, No. Leo. Gun Club Dam stands as a testament to the importance of private initiatives in water resource management and conservation efforts. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, understanding the design, purpose, and risks associated with dams like this one is essential to promoting sustainable practices and ensuring the safety of communities and ecosystems that rely on these structures.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

150

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

TR-EASTER BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

14

Drainage Area

1.13

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.
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