Stearns Millpond Dam

Massachusetts — Middlesex County — Hop Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
RiverHop Brook
Coordinates42.38759, -71.44934

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage191 acre-ft
Max Storage191 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 1, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1677
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Sudbury

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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