Cowee Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGardner
River/StreamPerley Brook
Coordinates42.61088, -71.98518

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage265 acre-ft
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gardner
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00118
Federal IDMA00118
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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