West Warren Mill Pond Dam
West Warren Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1900. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West Warren Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of West Warren Mill Pond Dam 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 Wright Acquistion Co. (private). It impounds the Quoboag River near Warren.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 197 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Warren |
| River/Stream | Quoboag River |
| Coordinates | 42.21169, -72.23313 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 197 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wright Acquistion Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00902 |
| Federal ID | MA00902 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |