Whitney Pond Dam

Worcester County, Massachusetts (near Winchendon)

River/Stream: Millers River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
887 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1880
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-11-22

Hazard Classification: High — 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
MA00633
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.68289, -72.04263
Age
146 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.