Dawson Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Worcester County — Chaffin Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| River | Chaffin Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.33528, -71.84917 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 5, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Town of Holden |
| Other Name | Dawson Pond Outlet Works |
Location Map
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.