North Village Pond
North Village Pond is a masonry dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Village Pond
The primary purpose of North Village Pond is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Webster Hydro Electric Company, Inc. (private). It impounds the French River near Webster.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 84 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Webster |
| River/Stream | French River |
| Coordinates | 42.06350, -71.88010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 84 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Webster Hydro Electric Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00108 |
| Federal ID | MA00108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |