Williamsville Pond Dam

BURNSHIRT RIVER· Worcester, Massachusetts· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Williamsville Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Massachusetts. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 60.3% in MA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage322 acre-ft
Normal Storage480 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
NID IDMA00663

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 6, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION

Ownership

CHAS G. ALLEN REALTY, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Williamsville Pond Dam?

Williamsville Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Williamsville Pond Dam?

Williamsville Pond Dam is owned by CHAS G. ALLEN REALTY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Williamsville Pond Dam?

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

How tall is Williamsville Pond Dam?

Williamsville 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.

When was Williamsville Pond Dam last inspected?

Williamsville Pond Dam was last inspected on November 6, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.