Asnebumskit Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 500 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 Asnebumskit Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Asnebumskit 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 Town of Paxton (local government). It impounds the Tributary of Asnebumskit Brook near Paxton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 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 05/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Paxton |
| River/Stream | Tributary of Asnebumskit Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.32638, -71.90947 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 870 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Paxton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00679 |
| Federal ID | MA00679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |