Peter Pond Dam
Peter Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Peter Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Peter 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 Town Of Dudley (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of French River near Dudley.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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 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 11/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Dudley |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of French River |
| Coordinates | 42.06021, -71.89485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 26 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Dudley |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00112 |
| Federal ID | MA00112 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |