Riceville Pond Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Athol |
| River/Stream | Riceville Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.53145, -72.22384 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |