Burnshirt River Dam

Massachusetts, Worcester County, Wine Brook, tributary to Burnshirt River

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverWine Brook, tributary to Burnshirt River
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 InspectionApril 17, 2026
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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