Bartlett Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Bartlett Pond Dam, located in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1850, is an earth-type dam with a height of 11.7 feet and a hydraulic height of 8.3 feet. It boasts a storage capacity of 151 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 23.7 acres, with a drainage area of 1.5 square miles.
Managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bartlett Pond Dam is regulated and inspected by the state, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. With a significant hazard potential due to its location and condition, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory as of the most recent inspection in January 2018. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam poses no immediate danger and is actively monitored for any necessary risk management measures.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the historical significance and recreational value of Bartlett Pond Dam, as well as its role in regulating water flow along Bartlett Pond Brook. Its condition assessment, hazard potential, and risk management measures offer a glimpse into the ongoing efforts to maintain the dam's safety and integrity for both the environment and the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1850 |
Dam Height |
11.7 |
River Or Stream |
BARTLETT POND BROOK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
8.3 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
151 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Bartlett Pond Dam