Burnshirt River Dam
Massachusetts, Worcester County, Wine Brook, tributary to Burnshirt River
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| River | Wine Brook, tributary to Burnshirt River |
| Coordinates | 42.53556, -72.09794 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | - |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 267 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 17, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | - |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | MA Department of Fish and Game |
| Other Name | Storage 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.