Chaffin Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHolden
River/StreamPoor Farm Brook
Coordinates42.33552, -71.83679

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length135 ft
Year Completed1894 (132 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage920 acre-ft
Max Storage920 acre-ft
Normal Storage170 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerAlden RE Holdings, LLC;Andrew E. & Kristen M. Charbonneau;Chaffin Realty Co., LLC;MA Department of Transportation;Town of Holden
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/08/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00621
Federal IDMA00621
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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