Patch Pond Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityWorcester
River/StreamTatnuck Brook
Coordinates42.26327, -71.84911

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length120 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage23 acre-ft
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge1,950 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Worcester
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection05/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA03341
Federal IDMA03341
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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