Cedar Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySturbridge
River/StreamCedar Brook
Coordinates42.11343, -72.09208

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1876 (150 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage940 acre-ft
Max Storage940 acre-ft
Normal Storage915 acre-ft
Surface Area183 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge551 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Sturbridge
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/06/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00684
Federal IDMA00684
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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