Old Mill Pond Dam
Old Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Old Mill Pond Dam
Old Mill Pond Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Sturbridge Market Realty, Llc;town Of Sturbridge (local government). It impounds the Quinebaug River near Sturbridge.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 63 square miles.
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 12/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Sturbridge |
| River/Stream | Quinebaug River |
| Coordinates | 42.11527, -72.11458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Sturbridge Market Realty, LLC;Town of Sturbridge |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02017 |
| Federal ID | MA02017 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |