Located in Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the Upper Stoneville Reservoir Dam is a rockfill structure with a height of 27.3 feet and a hydraulic height of 22.5 feet.
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The dam, associated with the Lower Stoneville Pond tributary to Kettle Brook, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 64 acres and a normal storage capacity of 430 acre-feet.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Massachusetts. With a hazard potential rated as high, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in October 2016. Despite the moderate risk assessment, emergency action plans and risk management measures were not readily available for the dam as of the last update in 2007.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the region will find the Upper Stoneville Reservoir Dam to be an essential component of the local landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and potential risks that require careful monitoring and management to ensure the safety and integrity of the surrounding communities and environment.
Dam Length |
525 |
Dam Height |
27.3 |
River Or Stream |
LOWER STONEVILLE POND TRIBUTARY TO KETTLE BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
64 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.5 |
Drainage Area |
2.8 |
Nid Storage |
1050 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Blackstone River
|
104cfs |
French River Below Dam
|
3cfs |
Little River Near Oxford
|
4cfs |
Quinsigamond River At North Grafton
|
8cfs |
Sevenmile River Near Spencer
|
9cfs |
French River At Webster
|
7cfs |