Westville Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County — QUINEBAUG RIVER

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
RiverQUINEBAUG RIVER
Coordinates42.08224, -72.05818

Physical Characteristics

NID Height72 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length560 ft
NID Storage24,000 acre-ft
Max Storage24,000 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 9, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - New England District
Other NameWestville Lake

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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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