Louisa Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Nearest CityMilford
River/StreamHuckleberry Brook
Coordinates42.15626, -71.52134

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,597 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Milford
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/30/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00629
Federal IDMA00629
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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