Cowee Pond Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Perley Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverPerley Brook
Coordinates42.61088, -71.98518

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage265 acre-ft
Max Storage265 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Gardner

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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