Irish Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityGrafton
River/StreamQuinsigamond River
Coordinates42.24107, -71.72097

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length430 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,900 acre-ft
Max Storage1,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage950 acre-ft
Surface Area272 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge1,832 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMA Department of Conservation & Recreation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00580
Federal IDMA00580
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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