Manchaug Pond Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySutton
River/StreamUnnamed Tributary of Mumford River
Coordinates42.09053, -71.76626

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1836 (190 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,500 acre-ft
Max Storage6,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,400 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,360 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Sutton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/30/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00955
Federal IDMA00955
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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