Bemis Pond Dam
Bemis Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bemis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bemis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pinecrest Property Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary Of East Branch Ware River near Hubbardston.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/18/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Hubbardston |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of East Branch Ware River |
| Coordinates | 42.47896, -71.94816 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pinecrest Property Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00665 |
| Federal ID | MA00665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |