Eames Mill Pond Dam
Eames Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1747. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eames Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Eames Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Turkey Hill Brook near Paxton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 66 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1747, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 06/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Paxton |
| River/Stream | Turkey Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.31335, -71.95763 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1747 (279 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00676 |
| Federal ID | MA00676 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |