Whitin Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityUxbridge
River/StreamTributary of Mumford River
Coordinates42.09341, -71.63780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area50 sq mi
Max Discharge1,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLast Known Owner - Dissolved - Red Truck, LLC;Mumford River Condominium Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/20/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00895
Federal IDMA00895
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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