South Athol Pond Dam
South Athol Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About South Athol Pond Dam
The primary purpose of South Athol Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc. (private). It impounds the Thrower Brook & Riceville Brook near Athol.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Athol |
| River/Stream | Thrower Brook & Riceville Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.53144, -72.26056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00215 |
| Federal ID | MA00215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |