Whitmore Pond Dam
Whitmore Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Whitmore Pond Dam
Whitmore Pond Dam is a dam in Franklin, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Falls Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Connecticut River near Sunderland.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Sunderland |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of Connecticut River |
| Coordinates | 42.50545, -72.55494 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Falls Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00514 |
| Federal ID | MA00514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |