South Athol Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAthol
River/StreamThrower Brook & Riceville Brook
Coordinates42.53144, -72.26056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length175 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMorgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/16/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00215
Federal IDMA00215
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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