Hovey Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGrafton
River/StreamQuinsigamond River
Coordinates42.23083, -71.71377

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1870 (156 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02785
Federal IDMA02785
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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