Davenport Pond Dam
Davenport Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Davenport Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Davenport 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 Town Of Petersham (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Brook near Petersham.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Petersham |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.54317, -72.20321 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Town of Petersham |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01764 |
| Federal ID | MA01764 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |