Lower Merino Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityDudley
River/StreamUnnamed tributary of French River
Coordinates42.05057, -71.89110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge615 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Dudley
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00109
Federal IDMA00109
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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