Lower Gore Pond Dam
Lower Gore 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 Lower Gore Pond Dam
Lower Gore Pond Dam is a dam in Worcester, Massachusetts. The dam is owned by Town Of Dudley (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To French River near Dudley.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 11/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Dudley |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To French River |
| Coordinates | 42.07928, -71.93881 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Town of Dudley |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA02367 |
| Federal ID | MA02367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |