Sunset Lake Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Bear Meadow, Estees Brook, Miller River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverBear Meadow, Estees Brook, Miller River
Coordinates42.67639, -71.97761

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 17, 2017
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFar Hills Association, 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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