Mill Pond Dam
Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1795. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mill Pond Dam
Mill Pond Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Old Sturbridge Village Inc (private). It impounds the Quinebaug River near Sturbridge.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 66 square miles. Completed in 1795, 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 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 10/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sturbridge |
| River/Stream | Quinebaug River |
| Coordinates | 42.10532, -72.09529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1795 (231 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 66 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 283 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Old Sturbridge Village Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02016 |
| Federal ID | MA02016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |