Pine Brook Dam
Pine Brook Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pine Brook Dam
The primary purpose of Pine Brook Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by South Barre Rod And Gun Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Pine Hill Brook near Hardwick.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 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 07/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Hardwick |
| River/Stream | Pine Hill Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.36391, -72.13384 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | South Barre Rod and Gun Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00617 |
| Federal ID | MA00617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |