Dawson Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityHolden
River/StreamChaffin Brook
Coordinates42.33528, -71.84917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage101 acre-ft
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Holden
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA01303
Federal IDMA01303
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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