Partridgeville Pond Dam
Partridgeville Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Partridgeville Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Partridgeville Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Templeton Fish And Game Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Templeton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Templeton |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 42.54635, -72.04152 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Templeton Fish and Game Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00655 |
| Federal ID | MA00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |