Lower Sandra Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWestborough
River/StreamPiccadilly Brook
Coordinates42.24428, -71.60334

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge80 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Westborough
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/19/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00939
Federal IDMA00939
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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