Burnshirt River Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Burnshirt River, Wine Brook

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverBurnshirt River, Wine Brook
Coordinates42.53556, -72.09794

Physical Characteristics

NID Height8 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage267 acre-ft
Max Storage267 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 24, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerMA Department of Fish and Game
Other NameStorage Pond Dam;Thousand Acre Swamp Dam;Wine Brook 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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