Blackstone River Saranac Dam At Canal Street

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Blackstone River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverBlackstone River
Coordinates42.01699, -71.53810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage254 acre-ft
Max Storage254 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 29, 2015
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Blackstone
Other NameSaranac Dam

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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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