Riceville Pond Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAthol
River/StreamRiceville Brook
Coordinates42.53145, -72.22384

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length205 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,450 acre-ft
Max Storage1,450 acre-ft
Normal Storage560 acre-ft
Surface Area62 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge3,160 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00014
Federal IDMA00014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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