Old Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityShrewsbury
River/StreamWest Brook
Coordinates42.28221, -71.74208

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1800 (226 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge448 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTown of Shrewsbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00680
Federal IDMA00680
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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