Wards Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Hampden County — Tributary to west branch of Farmington River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| River | Tributary to west branch of Farmington River |
| Coordinates | 42.11662, -73.05161 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 6, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1892 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Camp Timber Trails, LLC f/k/a Friends of Dance New England LLC |
| Other Name | Richmond 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.