Carding Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CitySudbury
River/StreamHop Brook
Coordinates42.36463, -71.46592

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length575 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage275 acre-ft
Max Storage275 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Sudbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00742
Federal IDMA00742
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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