Powder Mill

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CitySouth Barre
River/StreamWare River
Coordinates42.39010, -72.07920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage336 acre-ft
Max Storage336 acre-ft
Normal Storage336 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area99 sq mi
Max Discharge7,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouth Barre Hydro Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/02/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMA00092
Federal IDMA00092
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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