Quinsigamond Pond Dam
Quinsigamond Pond Dam is a stone dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1896. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Quinsigamond Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Quinsigamond Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Worcester (local government). It impounds the Blackstone River near Worcester.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 62 square miles. Completed in 1896, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Worcester |
| River/Stream | Blackstone River |
| Coordinates | 42.23622, -71.79687 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1896 (130 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 62 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Worcester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00139 |
| Federal ID | MA00139 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |