Taft Pond Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityUpton
River/StreamTaft Pond Brook
Coordinates42.13858, -71.59588

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length140 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage82 acre-ft
Max Storage82 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Upton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/28/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA02910
Federal IDMA02910
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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