Chaffin Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Poor Farm Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverPoor Farm Brook
Coordinates42.33552, -71.83679

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length135 ft
NID Storage920 acre-ft
Max Storage920 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 8, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1894
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerAlden RE Holdings, LLC;Andrew E. & Kristen M. Charbonneau;Chaffin Realty Co., LLC;MA Department of Transportation;Town of Holden

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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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