Fish Pond Dam
Fish 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 Fish Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Fish Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Whitinsville Water Company (private).
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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 10/14/2016.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Northbridge |
| Coordinates | 42.12038, -71.68864 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Whitinsville Water Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02859 |
| Federal ID | MA02859 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |