Putnam Pond Dam
Putnam Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Putnam Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Putnam Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Barton Center For Diabetes Education, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Little River near Charlton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Charlton |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Little River |
| Coordinates | 42.13382, -71.92864 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00102 |
| Federal ID | MA00102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |