Streeter Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 178 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 Streeter Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Streeter Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by David & Jean Parent (private). It impounds the Tributary of Asnebumskit Brook near Paxton.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 178 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,500 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Paxton |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Asnebumskit Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.33829, -71.90922 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 178 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,500 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | David & Jean Parent |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00678 |
| Federal ID | MA00678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |