James Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityFitchburg
River/StreamFlag Brook
Coordinates42.55339, -71.84162

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length215 ft
Year Completed1851 (175 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage62 acre-ft
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge2,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNo. 1 Mill Warehouse, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/14/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00884
Federal IDMA00884
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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