Lambs Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rail Road Pond Dam Jones Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Lambs Pond Dam, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 6.15 meters with a hydraulic height of 3 meters, this buttress dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is considered significant, but its condition assessment was rated as satisfactory during the last inspection in December 2014.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Lambs Pond Dam has not seen any major modifications or emergency action plans put in place. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or associated structures. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition of Lambs Pond Dam to ensure it can effectively manage water levels and prevent potential hazards in the surrounding area. With its location in CHARLTON and a drainage area of 0.5 square kilometers, this dam plays a vital role in water management within the region.
Dam Height |
6.15 |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
3 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
6 |
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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.
Lambs Pond Dam
Quaboag Street 131-199, Brookfield