Edson Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 100 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 Edson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Edson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Blaire Enterprises, Inc. (private). It impounds the Pommogusett Brook near Rutland.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,540 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 | Rutland |
| River/Stream | Pommogusett Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.41428, -71.96687 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1,540 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Blaire Enterprises, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00930 |
| Federal ID | MA00930 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |