Perley Brook Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGardner
River/StreamPerley Brook
Coordinates42.58931, -72.00405

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,100 acre-ft
Max Storage1,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage730 acre-ft
Surface Area56 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Gardner
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/04/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00119
Federal IDMA00119
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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