Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam
Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam is a masonry dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1895. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam
Pleasant Falls Mill Pond Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Blackstone River Corporation, Trustee (private). It impounds the Blackstone River near Sutton.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1895, the structure is over a century 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 12/29/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sutton |
| River/Stream | Blackstone River |
| Coordinates | 42.18085, -71.73032 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,214 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Blackstone River Corporation, Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02890 |
| Federal ID | MA02890 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |