Sportsmans Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAthol
River/StreamTributary of West Branch Tully River
Coordinates42.61076, -72.23510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length213 ft
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage650 acre-ft
Max Storage650 acre-ft
Normal Storage465 acre-ft
Surface Area92 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge220 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAthol Sportsmans Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00013
Federal IDMA00013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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