Eames Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityPaxton
River/StreamTurkey Hill Brook
Coordinates42.31335, -71.95763

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length235 ft
Year Completed1747 (279 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage218 acre-ft
Surface Area66 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge420 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/01/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00676
Federal IDMA00676
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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