Bare Hill Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHarvard
River/StreamTributary of Bowers Brook
Coordinates42.49726, -71.59553

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length278 ft
Year Completed1837 (189 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,000 acre-ft
Max Storage4,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,292 acre-ft
Surface Area324 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge543 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Harvard
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00822
Federal IDMA00822
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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