Newton Pond Dam
Newton Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Newton Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Newton Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Shrewsbury (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Middle River, Sewell Brook near Shrewsbury.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 406 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1949, 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 01/18/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Shrewsbury |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Middle River, Sewell Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.30833, -71.74957 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 406 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Shrewsbury |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00682 |
| Federal ID | MA00682 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |