Comins Pond Dam
Comins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Comins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Comins Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Warren Water District (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Quaboag River near Warren.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Warren |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Quaboag River |
| Coordinates | 42.20558, -72.19471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,248 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Warren Water District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00903 |
| Federal ID | MA00903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |