Larner Pond Dam, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, was completed in 1830 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Humidity
The dam, standing at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 18 feet, holds a normal storage capacity of 195 acre-feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Situated on the UNNAMED - MERINO BROOK, the dam has a drainage area of 4.56 square miles and covers a surface area of 27 acres.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Larner Pond Dam is regulated by the state of Massachusetts and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in April 2013, rating its condition as fair. The dam has a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level. Although it lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan, it continues to provide essential recreational benefits to the local community in Dudley.
With a unique earth and stone design featuring a buttress core type, Larner Pond Dam stands as a historic structure that not only enhances the natural landscape but also contributes to water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its significance lies in the balance it strikes between recreational enjoyment and the safeguarding of water resources, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and support.
Year Completed |
1830 |
Dam Length |
245 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED - MERINO BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
4.56 |
Nid Storage |
220 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
French River At Webster
|
7cfs |
Quinebaug River At Quinebaug
|
245cfs |
Little River Near Oxford
|
4cfs |
French River Below Dam
|
3cfs |
French R At N Grosvenordale
|
188cfs |
Quinebaug R At West Thompson
|
276cfs |