Buffumville Pond Dam

LITTLE RIVER· Worcester, Massachusetts· Concrete· 17 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Buffumville Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 60.3% in MA)
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
NID IDMA00992

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

JAUNITA A. MOSCOFFIAN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Buffumville Pond Dam?

Buffumville Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Buffumville Pond Dam?

Buffumville Pond Dam is owned by JAUNITA A. MOSCOFFIAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Buffumville Pond Dam?

Buffumville Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Buffumville Pond Dam?

Buffumville Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.