Stump Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 140 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stump Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Stump Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Singletary Rod and Gun Club (private). It impounds the Tributary of Mumford River near Oxford.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Mumford River |
| Coordinates | 42.11405, -71.80960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Singletary Rod and Gun Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00671 |
| Federal ID | MA00671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |