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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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 |
French River At Webster
|
7cfs |
Little River Near Oxford
|
4cfs |
French River Below Dam
|
3cfs |
Quinebaug River At Quinebaug
|
245cfs |
French R At N Grosvenordale
|
188cfs |
Quinebaug R At West Thompson
|
276cfs |