Upper Sawmill Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityFitchburg
River/StreamFlagg Brook
Coordinates42.54922, -71.84294

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length116 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage539 acre-ft
Max Storage539 acre-ft
Normal Storage404 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge1,560 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerNorth Central Realty Corp.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA00873
Federal IDMA00873
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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