Lester G. Ross Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Coordinates42.37927, -71.64733

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length5,600 ft
NID Storage1,991 acre-ft
Max Storage1,991 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation

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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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