Whitney Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWinchendon
River/StreamMillers River
Coordinates42.68289, -72.04263

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length887 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,100 acre-ft
Max Storage2,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage410 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area52 sq mi
Max Discharge11,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Winchendon
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00633
Federal IDMA00633
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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