Fiske Mill Pond Dam
Fiske Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fiske Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fiske Mill Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by First American Realty, Inc. (private). It impounds the Mill River near Upton.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1900, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Upton |
| River/Stream | Mill River |
| Coordinates | 42.16617, -71.56421 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | First American Realty, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00626 |
| Federal ID | MA00626 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |