Worcester Diversion Levee System
Massachusetts — Worcester County — Kettle Brook
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| River | Kettle Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.21881, -71.82749 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 7, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Worcester |
| Other Name | Control Dam;Diversion Channel;Leesville Pond Dam;Mill Pond 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.