The Old Grist Mill Pond Dam in Upton, Massachusetts, stands as a significant structure for recreation purposes, completed in 1953 with a rockfill design.
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With a height of 18.8 feet and a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, this dam on Center Brook offers a surface area of 0.02 square miles within a drainage area of 4.19 square miles. Despite being categorized as having a "fair" condition assessment, the dam poses a significant hazard potential and is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in December 2017.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Old Grist Mill Pond Dam is considered state-regulated and permitted. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it lacks outlet gates or locks. The structure's risk assessment is rated as moderate, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures. With its location in Worcester County, Massachusetts, this dam serves as a vital element in the local water resource and climate landscape, attracting enthusiasts and conservationists alike with its historical and recreational significance.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
90 |
Dam Height |
18.8 |
River Or Stream |
CENTER BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
0.02 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.5 |
Drainage Area |
4.19 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Blackstone River At Northbridge
|
1240cfs |
West River Below West Hill Dam
|
1cfs |
Quinsigamond River At North Grafton
|
31cfs |
Blackstone River
|
106cfs |
Charles River At Medway
|
73cfs |
Branch River At Forestdale
|
142cfs |