Graves Pond Dam
Graves Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Graves Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Graves Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Fletcher Trust No. 1 (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Beaman Brook & Otter River near Templeton.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 27 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 04/24/2024.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Templeton |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Beaman Brook & Otter River |
| Coordinates | 42.61865, -72.07072 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 27.8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Fletcher Trust No. 1 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01793 |
| Federal ID | MA01793 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |