Upper Tucker Pond South Dam, located in Sutton, Massachusetts, is a rockfill dam standing at a height of 21.7 feet and holding a maximum storage capacity of 242 acre-feet.
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Humidity
The dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering opportunities for water-based activities on the 32-acre surface area of the pond it creates. The dam is state-regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring that it meets all necessary safety and environmental standards.
Despite its significant hazard potential, with a poor condition assessment as of April 2018, the dam continues to be inspected regularly with a frequency of every 5 years. The risk assessment for the dam is rated as moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. While the dam lacks certain emergency preparedness features such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), it remains a popular recreational spot in the Worcester County area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
21.7 |
River Or Stream |
TRIBUTARY OF MUMFORD RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
32 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
242 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
Blackstone River
|
128cfs |
Blackstone River At Northbridge
|
1240cfs |
French River Below Dam
|
3cfs |
Little River Near Oxford
|
4cfs |
West River Below West Hill Dam
|
1cfs |
French River At Webster
|
7cfs |