Eames Pond Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityOxford
River/StreamTributary of Lowes Brook
Coordinates42.11355, -71.84157

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length214 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage42 acre-ft
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPeter Shaw
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/07/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA01950
Federal IDMA01950
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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