Salisbury Pond Dam
Salisbury Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Salisbury Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Salisbury Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Worcester (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Stream (indian Lake Discharge) near Worcester.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 02/21/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Worcester |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Stream (indian Lake Discharge) |
| Coordinates | 42.27672, -71.80239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Worcester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00124 |
| Federal ID | MA00124 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |