Russell Mill Pond Dam
Russell Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Russell Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Russell Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Historic Millstream Foundation, Inc. (private). It impounds the Pond Brook near Chelmsford.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 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 08/29/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| Nearest City | Chelmsford |
| River/Stream | Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.57806, -71.33151 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Historic Millstream Foundation, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01219 |
| Federal ID | MA01219 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |