Chaffin Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Worcester County — Poor Farm Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| River | Poor Farm Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.33552, -71.83679 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 8, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1894 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Alden 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.