Rice City Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityUxbridge
River/StreamBlackstone River
Coordinates42.09828, -71.62227

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length1,090 ft
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,073 acre-ft
Max Storage6,073 acre-ft
Normal Storage176 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area147 sq mi
Max Discharge8,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00935
Federal IDMA00935
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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