South Athol Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Thrower Brook & Riceville Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverThrower Brook & Riceville Brook
Coordinates42.53144, -72.26056

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length175 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area83 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 16, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMorgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, Inc.
Other NameFresh Air Camp Dam

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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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