Otter River Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Otter River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverOtter River
Coordinates42.59636, -72.05173

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 30, 2019
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSeaman Paper Company of MA Inc.

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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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