Hop Brook Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Hop Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverHop Brook
Coordinates42.29571, -71.66450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage1,928 acre-ft
Max Storage1,928 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Other NameA-3-C Hop Brook Floodwater Retarding 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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