Pondville Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAuburn
River/StreamStone and Ramshorn Brooks
Coordinates42.19515, -71.82307

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage362 acre-ft
Max Storage362 acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge1,720 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Auburn
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00197
Federal IDMA00197
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Eddy Pond Dam 1.1 mi High Dark Brook Reservoir Dam 1.6 mi High Worcester Diversion Levee System 1.7 mi Significant Dark Brook Reservoir Dike A 1.8 mi High Lower Stoneville Pond Dam 2.0 mi High Upper Stoneville Reservoir Dam 2.1 mi High Ramshorn Pond Dam 2.5 mi High Leesville Pond Dam 2.6 mi Significant Singletary Pond Dam 2.8 mi Significant Brierly Pond Dike 2.8 mi High