Nelson Mills Pond Dam

Franklin County, Massachusetts (near Northfield)

River/Stream: Bennett Brook

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
175 ft
Reservoir Storage
365 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-06-05

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00050
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.69097, -72.48617
Age
89 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.