Morse Pond Dam
Morse Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Morse Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Morse 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 Opacum Land Trust, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Muddy Brook near Southbridge.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 11/29/2023.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | Southbridge |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Muddy Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.02716, -72.01053 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Opacum Land Trust, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA03372 |
| Federal ID | MA03372 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |