Cooley Hill Reservoir Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — Unnamed tributary to Willow Creek

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverUnnamed tributary to Willow Creek
Coordinates42.23383, -72.09113

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 27, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1887
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMidnight Harvest Tree Nursery, LLC
Other NameBuxton Hill Pond Dam;Man-O-Name No. 20 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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