Blackstone River Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGrafton
River/StreamBlackstone River
Coordinates42.17768, -71.71189

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length350 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area92 sq mi
Max Discharge5,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerLast Known Owner - Dissolved - Cacoe Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00578
Federal IDMA00578
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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