Lake Ripple Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGrafton
River/StreamPalmer River/Quinsigamond River
Coordinates42.20955, -71.69770

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area35 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Grafton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/01/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00579
Federal IDMA00579
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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