Eagle Lake Dam
Eagle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1938. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Eagle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cb Sundin Rentals, Llc;jefferson Mills, Llc;white Oak Land Conservation Society, Inc. (private). It impounds the Asnebumskit Brook near Holden.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 222 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 12/30/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Massachusetts dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Holden |
| River/Stream | Asnebumskit Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.35994, -71.88338 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 222 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CB Sundin Rentals, LLC;Jefferson Mills, LLC;White Oak Land Conservation Society, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA00979 |
| Federal ID | MA00979 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |