Curtis Ponds Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWorcester
River/StreamBlackstone River/Kettle Brook
Coordinates42.24376, -71.83383

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1837 (189 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage512 acre-ft
Max Storage512 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area32 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNew England Power Co. d/b/a National Grid
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00140
Federal IDMA00140
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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