Crocker Pond Dam
Crocker Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1933. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Crocker Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Crocker Pond Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Whitman River Dam, Inc. (private). It impounds the Whitman River near Westminster.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 99 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,835 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/14/2022.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Westminster |
| River/Stream | Whitman River |
| Coordinates | 42.56910, -71.88100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,835 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,835 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,027 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Whitman River Dam, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00638 |
| Federal ID | MA00638 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |