West River Pond Dam
West River Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About West River Pond Dam
The primary purpose of West River Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Last Known Owner - Dissolved - Uxbridge Associates, Llc (private). It impounds the West River near Uxbridge.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Uxbridge |
| River/Stream | West River |
| Coordinates | 42.08393, -71.60755 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Last Known Owner - Dissolved - Uxbridge Associates, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01165 |
| Federal ID | MA01165 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |