Brigham Pond Dam

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHubbardston
River/StreamWest Brook
Coordinates42.46817, -71.99989

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1872 (154 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection05/23/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00661
Federal IDMA00661
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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