Snow Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hycrest Farm Pond Dam Echo Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Snow Pond Dam, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 9 feet, provides a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 19 acres. While the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed to be in fair condition, it is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Massachusetts to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Snow Pond Dam is subject to moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and is associated with a drainage area of 0.52 square miles. The structure has not been modified in recent years, with its last inspection conducted in January 2017. While the dam has not experienced any significant issues, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its condition and ensure that appropriate risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential hazards.
Overall, Snow Pond Dam represents an important recreational asset in Princeton, Massachusetts, providing storage capacity for water activities and enhancing the natural landscape of the area. With its controlled management and regular inspections, the dam continues to serve its purpose effectively while maintaining a safe environment for visitors and nearby residents. As climate change and water resource management become increasingly important topics, monitoring structures like Snow Pond Dam is essential to ensure the sustainability and safety of our water infrastructure.
Dam Height |
10 |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.52 |
Nid Storage |
146 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Snow Pond Dam