Patrill Hollow Pond Dam, located in Hardwick, Massachusetts, was completed in 1920 and stands at a height of 13.02 feet with a hydraulic height of 9.76 feet.
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This earthen dam, primarily owned by the state, serves a variety of purposes with a normal storage capacity of 21.2 acre-feet. The dam, with a low hazard potential and poor condition assessment, is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts.
Despite its poor condition, the dam poses a moderate risk and has an inspection frequency of 10 years. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a drainage area of 8.73 square miles. With a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.02 square miles, Patrill Hollow Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and environmental impact of this structure, which continues to be monitored and managed by state authorities.
Year Completed |
1920 |
Dam Length |
225 |
Dam Height |
13.02 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
0.02 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.76 |
Drainage Area |
8.73 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |