Horse Pond Dam
Horse Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Horse Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Horse Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ma Department Of Conservation & Recreation (state). It impounds the Horse Pond Brook near N. Brookfield.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 2,054 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 03/29/2022.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | N. Brookfield |
| River/Stream | Horse Pond Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.28040, -72.04214 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,054 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MA Department of Conservation & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00950 |
| Federal ID | MA00950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |