Bickford Pond Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Hubbardston; Princeton |
| River/Stream | West Wachusett Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.48365, -71.93198 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 933 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,376 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,376 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,555 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,832 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Fitchburg |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |