Bickford Pond Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHubbardston
River/StreamEast Branch Ware River
Coordinates42.48914, -71.93433

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length507 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,895 acre-ft
Max Storage1,895 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,584 acre-ft
Surface Area162 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Fitchburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01022
Federal IDMA01021S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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