Carter Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityPetersham
River/StreamSilver Brook
Coordinates42.43851, -72.18180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length177 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage126 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge133 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCarter Pond Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00653
Federal IDMA00653
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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