Snows Mill Pond Dam

Worcester County, Massachusetts (near Fitchburg)

River/Stream: Whitman River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
212 ft
Reservoir Storage
740 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
8,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-11-16

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MA00878
State
Massachusetts (MA)
Coordinates
42.56209, -71.84891

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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.