Lake Shirley Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityLunenburg
River/StreamCatacoonnamaug Brook
Coordinates42.55434, -71.67510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1852 (174 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,719 acre-ft
Max Storage7,719 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,969 acre-ft
Surface Area390 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge3,570 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Lunenberg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/07/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00455
Federal IDMA00455
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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