Wayside Pond Dam

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGardner
River/StreamMahoney Brook
Coordinates42.55183, -71.96622

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage175 acre-ft
Max Storage175 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Gardner
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection07/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMA02317
Federal IDMA02317
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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