Nelson Mills Pond Dam
Massachusetts — Franklin County — Bennett Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| River | Bennett Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.69097, -72.48617 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| NID Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1937 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Dorothy W. Bacon;Franklin Regional Council of Governments;Northfield, LLC;Rosalind G. Tufts Living Trust, Rosalind G. & Nathan Tufts, Jr., Trustees;Town of Northfield |
| Other Name | Sawyer 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.