West Hill Dam - Dike D

Massachusetts — Worcester County — WEST RIVER

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverWEST RIVER
Coordinates42.10500, -71.60500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage29,500 acre-ft
Max Storage29,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 15, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameDry Reservoir

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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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