North Village Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

North Village Pond, also known as North Webster Village Pond Dam, is a private dam located in Webster, Massachusetts, along the French River.


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Summary

Built in 1914, this masonry dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 188 feet. With a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a surface area of 47 acres, the dam serves a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation.

Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, North Village Pond has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite not being state-regulated, the dam undergoes inspections every three years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2017. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 178 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 2850 cubic feet per second.

Overall, North Village Pond serves as an important structure for hydroelectric power generation in the area, with its historical significance dating back over a century. As a privately owned dam, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources and contributing to the local climate ecosystem, highlighting the intersection between water management and sustainable energy production in the region.

Year Completed

1914

Dam Length

188

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

French River

Primary Dam Type

Masonry

Surface Area

47

Drainage Area

84

Nid Storage

115

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

13
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.