Caprons Pond Dam, Canal And Gates

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityUxbridge
River/StreamMumford River
Coordinates42.07694, -71.62815

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length168 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area55 sq mi
Max Discharge3,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00897
Federal IDMA00897
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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