Bartlett Pond Dam
Bartlett Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1850. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bartlett Pond Dam
Bartlett Pond Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Leominster Sportsmen's Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Bartlett Pond Brook near Leominster.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2018.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Leominster |
| River/Stream | Bartlett Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.49767, -71.81892 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Leominster Sportsmen's Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01034 |
| Federal ID | MA01034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |