Winnekeag Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityAshburnham
River/StreamPhillips Brook
Coordinates42.65449, -71.90277

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1878 (148 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,284 acre-ft
Max Storage1,284 acre-ft
Normal Storage826 acre-ft
Surface Area118 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,530 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Winnekeag Associations, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00007
Federal IDMA00007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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