Stearns Millpond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CitySudbury
River/StreamHop Brook
Coordinates42.38759, -71.44934

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1677 (349 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage191 acre-ft
Max Storage191 acre-ft
Normal Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge353 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Sudbury
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/01/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01132
Federal IDMA01132
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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