Alum Pond Dam
Alum Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Alum Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Alum Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Sturbridge (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Quinebaug River near Sturbridge.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 218 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,274 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/06/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sturbridge |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Quinebaug River |
| Coordinates | 42.13763, -72.12229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,274 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,333 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 218 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 126 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Sturbridge |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00687 |
| Federal ID | MA00687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |