Pratts Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGrafton
River/StreamBig Bummet Brook
Coordinates42.23666, -71.70535

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length95 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge248 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMark & Amy McCormack
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00581
Federal IDMA00581
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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