Haskins Pond Dam
Haskins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, built in 1820. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Haskins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Haskins Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Franklin Regional Council Of Governments;ma Department Of Transportation;nautilus Water Mill, Llc (state). It impounds the Orcutt Brook near Orange.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1820, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 12/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Orange |
| River/Stream | Orcutt Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.60307, -72.33536 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Franklin Regional Council of Governments;MA Department of Transportation;Nautilus Water Mill, LLC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01272 |
| Federal ID | MA01272 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |