Singletary Pond Dam is a local government-owned structure located in Millbury, Massachusetts, along Singletary Brook.
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The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 330 acres and a normal storage capacity of 2,310 acre-feet. With a dam height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Constructed as an earth dam with a buttress core type, Singletary Pond Dam has a spillway type that is uncontrolled. The dam has a significant hazard potential and was last inspected in August 2016, with a fair condition assessment. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality for both recreational and water resource management purposes.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts, Singletary Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's location in Worcester County highlights its importance in the local ecosystem and the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures to protect the surrounding community and water resources from potential hazards.
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
SINGLETARY BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
330 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
3.9 |
Nid Storage |
3200 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Blackstone River
|
1320cfs |
Quinsigamond River At North Grafton
|
26cfs |
French River Below Dam
|
3cfs |
Blackstone River At Northbridge
|
1240cfs |
Little River Near Oxford
|
4cfs |
French River At Webster
|
7cfs |