Stuart Pond Dam
Stuart Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stuart Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Stuart Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ernest R. Williams (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Stillwater River near Sterling.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 377 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/1979. That was over 47 years ago.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sterling |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Stillwater River |
| Coordinates | 42.47916, -71.82724 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 377 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 377 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ernest R. Williams |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00672 |
| Federal ID | MA00672 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |