Ramshorn Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityMillbury
River/StreamRamshorn Brook
Coordinates42.16177, -71.80477

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length585 ft
Year Completed1825 (201 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,300 acre-ft
Max Storage2,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area131 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Millbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/28/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00145
Federal IDMA00145
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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