Robinson Pond Dam
Robinson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1838. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Robinson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Robinson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Last Known Owner - Dissolved - Kaltsas Realty, Inc. (private). It impounds the Lowe's Brook near Oxford.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1838, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Lowe's Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.10784, -71.83217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1838 (188 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Last Known Owner - Dissolved - Kaltsas Realty, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00670 |
| Federal ID | MA00670 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |