Cook's Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWorcester
River/StreamTatnuck River
Coordinates42.28425, -71.85749

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1830 (196 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge693 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSmith's Pond Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00123
Federal IDMA00123
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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