Upper Meadow Pond Dam And Dike
Upper Meadow Pond Dam And Dike is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Meadow Pond Dam And Dike
The primary purpose of Upper Meadow Pond Dam And Dike is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whitinsville Water Company (private). It impounds the Mumford River near Northbridge.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 163 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,050 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Northbridge |
| River/Stream | Mumford River |
| Coordinates | 42.10974, -71.68503 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,010 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,808 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Whitinsville Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00894 |
| Federal ID | MA00894 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |