Hycrest Farm Pond Dam
Hycrest Farm Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hycrest Farm Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Hycrest Farm Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hycrest Farm Realty Trust (private). It impounds the Rocky Brook Into Stillwater River near Sterling.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 610 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sterling |
| River/Stream | Rocky Brook Into Stillwater River |
| Coordinates | 42.47652, -71.80526 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hycrest Farm Realty Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00673 |
| Federal ID | MA00673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |