Slaters Pond Dam
Slaters Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Slaters Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Slaters Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Oxford (local government). It impounds the Saccarappa Brook Aka Mill Brook near Oxford.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 990 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/27/2019.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Saccarappa Brook Aka Mill Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.11472, -71.82620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 990 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 725 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Oxford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA01947 |
| Federal ID | MA01947 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |