Powder Mill
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Nearest City | South Barre |
| River/Stream | Ware River |
| Coordinates | 42.39010, -72.07920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 99 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Barre Hydro Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |