West River Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — West River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverWest River
Coordinates42.08393, -71.60755

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length185 ft
NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLast Known Owner - Dissolved - Uxbridge Associates, LLC
Other NameWampatuck Mill Dam;Wheelockville Pond 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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