Lackey Pond Dam
Lackey Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lackey Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Lackey Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Fish And Game (state). It impounds the Mumford River near Sutton.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sutton |
| River/Stream | Mumford River |
| Coordinates | 42.10320, -71.68904 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 505 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MA Department of Fish and Game |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01171 |
| Federal ID | MA01171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |