Pondville Pond Dam
Pondville Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1875. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pondville Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Pondville Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Auburn (local government). It impounds the Stone And Ramshorn Brooks near Auburn.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 362 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Auburn |
| River/Stream | Stone And Ramshorn Brooks |
| Coordinates | 42.19515, -71.82307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 362 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Auburn |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00197 |
| Federal ID | MA00197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |