Newton Pond Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Shrewsbury |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Middle River, Sewell Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.30833, -71.74957 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Shrewsbury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |