Duck Mill Dam
Duck Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Duck Mill Dam
Duck Mill Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Arden Ventures Llc (private). It impounds the North Nashua River near Fitchburg.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 65 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2016.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Fitchburg |
| River/Stream | North Nashua River |
| Coordinates | 42.57016, -71.78253 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Arden Ventures LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01239 |
| Federal ID | MA01239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |