Snows Mill Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityFitchburg
River/StreamWhitman River
Coordinates42.56209, -71.84891

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length212 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage740 acre-ft
Max Storage740 acre-ft
Normal Storage316 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge8,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerGreif, Inc. fka Caraustar Fitchburg Paperboard fka Newark America
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00878
Federal IDMA00878
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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