Dorothy Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityMillbury
River/StreamDorothy Brook
Coordinates42.20945, -71.74399

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length170 ft
Year Completed1825 (201 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area137 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Millbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/04/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00146
Federal IDMA00146
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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