Stodge Meadow Pond Dam
Stodge Meadow Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1863. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stodge Meadow Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Stodge Meadow Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stodge Meadow Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary Of South Brook near Ashburnham.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 125 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 887 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1863, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/13/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Ashburnham |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of South Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.66988, -71.88146 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1863 (163 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 887 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 887 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 629 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stodge Meadow Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00009 |
| Federal ID | MA00009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |