Ellis Pond Dam
Ellis Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ellis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ellis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Westminster Sportsman Club (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Whitman River near Westminster.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 12/01/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Westminster |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Whitman River |
| Coordinates | 42.54129, -71.93759 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Westminster Sportsman Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01017 |
| Federal ID | MA01017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |