Alum Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySturbridge
River/StreamTributary of Quinebaug River
Coordinates42.13763, -72.12229

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length180 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,274 acre-ft
Max Storage2,274 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,333 acre-ft
Surface Area218 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge126 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 IDMA00687
Federal IDMA00687
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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