Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySutton
River/StreamBlackstone River
Coordinates42.18085, -71.73032

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area80 sq mi
Max Discharge11,214 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerBlackstone River Corporation, Trustee
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA02890
Federal IDMA02890
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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