Curtis Ponds Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Blackstone River/Kettle Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverBlackstone River/Kettle Brook
Coordinates42.24376, -71.83383

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage512 acre-ft
Max Storage512 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1837
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNew England Power Co. d/b/a National Grid

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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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