Buffumville Dam

Massachusetts — Worcester County

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Coordinates42.11697, -71.90816

Physical Characteristics

NID Height66 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length3,255 ft
NID Storage12,700 acre-ft
Max Storage12,700 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - New England District

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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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