Coes Lower Pond Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWorcester
River/StreamTatnuck Brook
Coordinates42.24944, -71.83269

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length170 ft
Year Completed1865 (161 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage58 acre-ft
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge1,310 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01660
Federal IDMA01660
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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