Pepperell Paper

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityPepperel
River/StreamNashua River
Coordinates42.66520, -71.57580

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length251 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,600 acre-ft
Max Storage6,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,530 acre-ft
Surface Area294 acres
Drainage Area316 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPepperell Hydro Company, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00373
Federal IDMA00373
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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