Mcavoy Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityWendell
River/StreamTributary of Sawmill River
Coordinates42.51294, -72.42583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage102 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMcAvoy Pond LLC;Town of Wendell
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/09/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00515
Federal IDMA00515
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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