Rawson Hill Brook Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Rawson Hill Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverRawson Hill Brook
Coordinates42.31771, -71.70539

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length252 ft
NID Storage480 acre-ft
Max Storage480 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 27, 2017
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Other NamePl-566 - Flood Control Site

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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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